Balblair 1989 Vintage Smokehead spicy and rich with lingering

spicy and rich with lingering notes of toffee

Over the years

the distilled was still malting its own barley on site and the stills were coal-fired

Nose: Creamy with sweet raisin aromas and a spicy nuttiness

Balblair 1989 Vintage Smokehead spicy and rich with lingeringThis is the 2nd edition of the Balblair 1989 Vintage, released before the distillery moved away from vintages to age statements. Matured for 21 years and bottled in 2011. Naturally coloured and bottled at 43%. Nose: Vanilla and spicy oak abound with some intriguing spice and citrus notes. Palate: Soft and sweet, yet full and voluptuous towards the middle. There are cereal notes here and more vanilla oak. Finish: Good length, with a creamy quality