Balblair 1990 is one of the more sherried expressions in their current vintage collection. It spent around two years finishing in Oloroso sherry butts .

The same 1990 vintage had been released in 2009 (first release) but without the sherry finish.

Balblair 1990 (46%, OB 2014, 2nd release)

Nose: garden fruits (apples, stewed pears) with a good dose of sherry influence in the form of toffee, milk chocolate and spices like ginger and cinnamon. Also a peppery / oaky kick. Mouth: modern, slightly high-pressure sherry maturation again. Raisins, fruit cake, molasses and hints of cherries. Some tobacco notes...