Balblair moved away from its vintage expressions in mars 2019 and launched a new core range with age statements.

We’ll have a look at their offering, starting at the bottom with the Balblair 12 Year Old . It is matured in ex-bourbon casks as well as double-fired American oak casks.

Balblair 12 yo (46%, OB 2018)

Nose: rather lightweight, fresh and bourbonny, with butter cream, lemon meringue and floral honey. Sweet vanilla cake (of course), pears and muesli. Subtle hints of peach yoghurt. Mouth: easy and harmless. Lots of sweet malty notes, grapes and citrus, vanilla cake again...