Balblair 1999 1st Release Travel Retail 17 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2016, 46%

Name: Balblair 1999 1st Release Travel Retail 17 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2016, 46%
Brand: Balblair
Rating: 86 (2 reviews)

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There is something quite special about a perfectly matured, Highland single malt whisky. About the essence of a vintage year. Captured in a bottle, about finding a fleeting moment in time. The first release of Balblair 1999 is a copper-gold, full-bodied malt. On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; fresh green apples, perfumed with green apples, citrus fruits and vanilla. The aroma has a rich, full-bodied character. On the palate it is sweet and spicy, with notes of honey and vanilla, and hints of heather. Sweet and chocolate. On the finish the aroma holds onto notes of citrus with a soft spiciness and dried fruits, leading to a full-bodied, long finish. The long lasting, complex finish is a true Balblair.

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Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Highlands
Age: 17 Years
Vintage: 1999
Bottled: 2016
ABV: 46%
Volume: 100cl
Distillery: Balblair
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling: Official Bottling
Peated: Unpeated
Single cask: No
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: N.A
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: Yes
Closure: Cork
Presentation: Bottle with cardboard box
Series highlights: 1st Release Travel Retail
Historical context: N.A
Special release: Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation: Travel Retail

Nose: On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; fresh green apples, perfumed with green apples, citrus fruits and vanilla. The aroma has a rich, full-bodied character.
Palate: On the palate it is sweet and spicy, with notes of honey and vanilla, and hints of heather. Sweet and chocolate.
Finish: On the finish the aroma holds onto notes of citrus with a soft spiciness and dried fruits, leading to a full-bodied, long finish. The long lasting, complex finish is a true Balblair.

86 / 100 · Based on 2 published reviews.

honeycomb_notebook8 Oct

85 / 100

The green apple and citrus on the nose give this a bright start, while honey, vanilla and chocolate bring a sweeter, richer counterpoint on the palate. Heather is the most intriguing detail for me: it adds a gentle herbal note without taking over. The long finish, with citrus, soft spice and dried fruits, sounds satisfying, though I’d be more persuaded by a clearer sense of how those flavours balance than by the broad claim of complexity.

Sshortwave_pebble30 Aug

87 / 100

The fresh green apple and citrus on the nose give this a lively start, while honey and vanilla bring a sweeter, softer side to the palate. I like that the finish returns to citrus and soft spice, with dried fruit adding another layer rather than taking over. There is a clear contrast between the brighter fruit and the sweet, spicy notes, which makes the character inviting without sounding too heavy. A balanced, appealing set of details, though the source gives less reason to expect a particularly bold or challenging style.

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