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Balblair 1997

ABV: 43% - Size: 70cl

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Last seen at: The Whisky Exchange

A 'no age statement' bottling of Scotch Whisky. Balblair 1997 originates from the Balblair distillery. Always nice to see whiskies bottled at the ABV 43%, this one ships in the normal size of 70cl.

About the whisky

Distillery:: Balblair Distillery
Region:: Highland
Category:: Scotch Whisky
Style:: Single Malt

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Balblair 1997

I've got a couple of twitter buddies from the Holyland who, knowing that I'm into the sweeter drams, suggested this one to me. They've not steered me wrong yet so I decided to listen to their suggestion and pick up a bottle. This one is not available in the US because it's not a 750ml bottle, rather a 70cl. Why the US will not accept bottles at...

Score 85/100

Balblair 1997

I suggest you also read my review of the Balblair 1989 for comparison. But allow me to elaborate a bit on vintages. The Balblairs are vintage expressions, because the do not have an age statement, but only stage the year of distilling. A 12 Year Old will contain whisky that is at least 12 years old, but might also contain whisky that is 13 or even...

Score 81/100

Balblair 1997

Found this in my local supermarket recently which was quite a surprise given they generally only stock the usual 'entry-level' malts of Glenfiddich, Laphroaig 10 etc. Declared as natural colour and unchillfiltered. Spicy vanilla nose. Some figs and a hint of bananas. Sweet and then sharp - lemon and pineapples. Bizarrely making this almost Chinese...

Score 78/100

Balblair 1997

Today’s entry is a mini of Balblair 1997 (bottled 2013), in the old bottling style with the embossed vine on the glass. The colour is a light gold. On the nose the dominant note is lemon meringue pie with a hint of peat (?), some herbs (parsley, sage) and overripe pear. Heather honey. Floral, a bit more so with water. Not demanding or challenging...

Score 93/100