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Balblair 1989 Whisky
(0.7l, 46%)
Balblair is situated just to the north of Glenmorangie, near the village of Edderton in Ross-shire. It is one of the oldest distilleries still in existence, dating back to 1790, and there are records of distilleries on the site as far back as 1749.
Long known to blenders as a category 'A' malt, Balblair is a terrific malt Whisky worthy of far greater exposure than it has previously enjoyed. Relaunched in 2007 as a series of vintage expressions, and repositioned as a premium product, this previously unsung hero is now finally getting the attention and respect it deserves.
House style: Medium-bodied and sweet with an occasional nuttiness. A pleasing malty Highland.
Tasting Notes - 3rd release
Appearance / Colour
Clear, pale golden with rose gold highlights.
Smell / Nose
Wonderfully aromatic and fruity with toasted malty green apple skin, baked pear and overripe banana with lemony citrus.
Taste / Palate
Full-bodied and expressive with fruity vanilla tempered by graceful grassy peatyness, charcoal and faint black olives. Garnished with black pepper corns, garam marsala and cinnamon spice.
Finish / Aftertaste
Malty finish with lingering peatyness and lightly spiced toffee apple.
Long known to blenders as a category 'A' malt, Balblair is a terrific malt Whisky worthy of far greater exposure than it has previously enjoyed. Relaunched in 2007 as a series of vintage expressions, and repositioned as a premium product, this previously unsung hero is now finally getting the attention and respect it deserves.
House style: Medium-bodied and sweet with an occasional nuttiness. A pleasing malty Highland.
Tasting Notes - 3rd release
Appearance / Colour
Clear, pale golden with rose gold highlights.
Smell / Nose
Wonderfully aromatic and fruity with toasted malty green apple skin, baked pear and overripe banana with lemony citrus.
Taste / Palate
Full-bodied and expressive with fruity vanilla tempered by graceful grassy peatyness, charcoal and faint black olives. Garnished with black pepper corns, garam marsala and cinnamon spice.
Finish / Aftertaste
Malty finish with lingering peatyness and lightly spiced toffee apple.
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
malt
spicy
green apple
vanilla
fruit
citrus
black pepper
pear
overripe banana
What does Balblair 1989 Whisky taste like?
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The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Balblair 1989 Whisky and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Balblair 1989 Whisky
Jeremy,
Nice unique taste
guest,
Good whisky but unremarkable.
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