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The elegant and approachable Balblair 12 Year Old is the first whisky in the Balblair Collection which has been matured in a combination of double-fired American oak casks and ex-bourbon casks. The result is a whisky with a warm, complex character and a sweet, citrusy aroma. The palate offers notes of oranges, honey and cinnamon before a long, creamy finish with hints of vanilla and leather.
The Balblair collection is intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Whisky the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.”
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The very fact that allowing the whisky to fully mature in the first fill Spanish oak butts has given the spirit time to interact with the wood, instilling it with a unique character. All these whisky expressions are well priced and easily compare to other high-end expressions for which you would pay considerably more. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.
B and B-: Good and above average. The best of the mass market whiskeys fit in this category, as do the bulk of the premium brands. A B- is three stars. To sum up: the individual maturation periods of the four iterations of Balblair have created four distinctly different but excellent classic drams, suitable for fans of previous Balblair ranges or someone who wants to try something more distinctive than supermarket blended whiskies on their journey of whisky discovery but is afraid of paying over the odds. The nose has raisins and dusty malt, which is way more refined than its 12-year-old sibling. Cookie dough, sweet red apples, grapefruit zest and almond creates a joyful experience. The palate is oily and mouth-filling with dates, ginger and cinnamon cake. It carries a strong malty feeling with ripe stone fruits. The balance of spiciness and sweetness is well adjusted. The finish is very long with light tobacco aromas, orchard fruits, coffee, dried dates, traces of cranberries, dry Sherry and nutmeg. Verdict
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If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Personal tasting notes ( Official sample kindly provided by Balblair through Burt Greener Communications) Final Thoughts: The nose is far more interesting, but it is a step above the 12-year-old. It has some harsh elements, but with a few drops of water they ease. On the other hand, water and ice numb any detectable flavor that is not oak.
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