Balblair 1989 Vintage

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Clean and dry to start (muesli) then becomes increasingly fragrant (pear drops and pineapple, passion fruit, orchid, apricot skin). Touch of wax. Quite discreet. Palate Soft and slightly fuller than on the nose. Sweet and peachy in the middle good with a zingy lemon/lime character. Finish Soft, gentle. Comment Seems young, but very attractive.

Arthur Motley Nose Pear drops and a light freshness which at times was almost metallic. Damp leaves, chocolate milk and a bit of foamy banana. Palate Sweet, syrupy and chocolatey, with some pepper. Dried papaya. Finish Vanilla sweetness cut with tingly pepper. Comment Very American oak, and a pretty young thing. Enjoyable. A summer sipper.