Balblair 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(Highlands, Scotland) - [IWSC 98]

About the Whisky:
Matured in American oak ex-bourbon & double-fired American oak casks, bringing elegant complexity and warmth. In the fine balance of fruit, spice and sweetness, Balblair 12 Year Old encapsulates the gentle charisma of the Highlands. Elegant and approachable, this is the defining expression of Balblair Distillery, one to which all others refer.

Tasting Notes:
Colour: Polished gold
Aroma: Elegant bright lemon peel layered with creamy vanilla and crisp green apples
Palate: Ground spices and dried orange slices enveloped in intense set honey sweetness
Finish: Creamy and leathery with notes of sweet vanilla

Whisky Advocate:
"This was aged in a combination of bourbon and double-fired American oak barrels. Pears on the initially light nose, then malty, with soft spices, figs, and diluted orange juice. Quite full on the palate, showing more pears, vanilla, caramel, honey, and barley sugar. The finish is peppery, with lemon, dark chocolate, and black tea." - Gavin Smith (Fall 2020)