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A 23-year-old single cask Balblair distilled in 1997 and bottled on 4 May 2021 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength series. Maturation took place in refill bourbon barrel #1880, producing an outturn of 208 bottles exclusively for German importer Kirsch Import at a natural cask strength of 56.2% ABV.
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87.8 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
The bourbon cask is clearly specified, which I like, and the vanilla, orange and white chocolate give this a clear, appealing direction. Green apple and lingering spice keep it from feeling one-note.
Seville orange and green apple make this 23-year-old Scottish malt appealing.
The shift from black pepper to green apple and honey gives this a lively, inviting centre, while vanilla, Seville orange zest and white chocolate bring a softer edge on the nose. I like that contrast: bright fruit and spice without the notes becoming hard to follow. A full finish with lingering spice gives it a clear, lasting close. It sounds composed and expressive.
cloudberry lantern27 Augthe green apple and seville orange bring a clear fruit thread, while black pepper and lingering spice add a sharper counterpoint. that balance makes this an appealing fit for a fruit-focused palate.
