Balblair 16

[Nibnub]

Hi guys!!

I just got a bottle of Balblair 16. Do you have any comments about this whisky and what kind of suprise is waiting for me, when I open this lovely bottle...?

Cheers...

[Frodo]

My sense is that if you like Balvinie or Glenmorangie, you'll like this one...

[Bullie]

Just a wee note on the dram...

Balblair 16 yo (OB) 40%

Nose: Sherry. Very floral, orchids. Candy, fudge and milk chocolate. Ginger.
Palate: Round and full body. Malty and sweet. Chocolate notes. Salty.
Finish: Medium long. Malty and coating. Creamy. Salt.
Comments: Defenately a dessert. This dram with a chocolatecake would be niiiice...
Score: 82

[Nibnub]

Thanx guys, it souds interesting. I like both Balvenie and Glenmorangie, so this should be a good one...

[kallaskander]

Hi there,

Balblair is a Northern Highland malt a neighbour of Glenmorangie but very different. More body mor oomph and much drier and more in the Highland style then the Speyside style of Glenmorangie. There are some coastal aromas in Balblair as well.

It did win one of the various international spirits competitons with gold or best in class or whatever.
Anyway it has potential to become one of the bigger malts.

Greetings
kallaskander

[Wendy]

Just a wee note on the dram...

Balblair 16 yo (OB) 40%

Nose: Sherry. Very floral, orchids. Candy, fudge and milk chocolate. Ginger.
Palate: Round and full body. Malty and sweet. Chocolate notes. Salty.
Finish: Medium long. Malty and coating. Creamy. Salt.
Comments: Defenately a dessert. This dram with a chocolatecake would be niiiice...
Score: 82

Great notes, Bullie.

I have also wanted to try the Balblair 16 yo. It is good to read the comments. At the Toronto Tasting Tower, I sampled the Balblair 24 yo. It was one tasting, but I know I quite enjoyed it. Bullie, out of curiousity, how would you describe the 16 yo colour/appearance? I think I described the 24 yo as "rich, golden-honey."

Cheers,
Wendy

[Bullie]

Just a wee note on the dram...

Balblair 16 yo (OB) 40%

Nose: Sherry. Very floral, orchids. Candy, fudge and milk chocolate. Ginger.
Palate: Round and full body. Malty and sweet. Chocolate notes. Salty.
Finish: Medium long. Malty and coating. Creamy. Salt.
Comments: Defenately a dessert. This dram with a chocolatecake would be niiiice...
Score: 82

Great notes, Bullie.

I have also wanted to try the Balblair 16 yo. It is good to read the comments. At the Toronto Tasting Tower, I sampled the Balblair 24 yo. It was one tasting, but I know I quite enjoyed it. Bullie, out of curiousity, how would you describe the 16 yo colour/appearance? I think I described the 24 yo as "rich, golden-honey."

Cheers,
Wendy

Thanks Wendy. Full gold would be appropriate I think. But as with taste, colours are quite individual. Perhaps some would call it amber.

If you have the chance, try the 38yo Balblair OB. It's one amazing dram. I have no notes on that one though. Just enjoyed it 3 or 4 times...

And I agree with kallaskander:

Anyway it has potential to become one of the bigger malts.