Balblair 38 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 54 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Rich, oaky. Resiny. Cedar. Honey. Antique shop. Cappucino, tiramisu. Toasted hazelnuts in caramel. Palate Silky, very smooth. A refined creamy delicacy. Develops on drier oaky notes but keeps it round. Finish Long, reluctantly fading away on toffee and nutty notes. Comment An enticing expression of old age. Forever young! With elegance and style.

Dave Broom Nose Mature, complex and powerful. Cold tea, leather, overripe apple, fruit sugars. A lovely, mature mix of brioche, orange, dried peach, black banana, tea leaves, chocolate, almost rum and raisin. Palate Old but has sufficient spicy energy. Good depth of fruit, custard-like vanilla. Balanced oak. Finish Long sweet. Comment Subtle and mature. This is one of those drams you need to take hours over.