Balblair 1997 (2nd Release) Bottled 2012

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alc./vol: 46%

Proof: 92°

Vintage: 1997

Aged: 15 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Released October 2012, this is the second release of Balblair’s 1997 Vintage, aged 15 years in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and bottled without chill-filtration and caramel colouring.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 02/10/2012

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden.

Aroma:

Overripe banana and green apple with apricot jam, zesty orange, acacia honey, vanilla and butterscotch.

Taste:

Slightly sweet with green apple skin, peach juice and biscuit. Subtle clove and white pepper spice adds depth and interest.

Aftertaste:

Fruity and long with lingering black pepper spice.

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