The Whisky Exchange Balblair 40 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Mature and deep with a superb layering effect: ripe fleshy autumn fruits. Then fudge, citrus and a leather/bung cloth note. Palate Deep with good grip. Real power and a figgy depth, but then it lifts once more into cherry stone/maraschino. One to sip slowly. Finish Long, silky. Comment Yet another superb Balblair which chimes perfectly with the official bottlings.

Martine Nouet Nose Nutty, oaky. Malt and oak are well integrated. Sherry in the back. Strong coffee. Palate Rich with lots of caraway and curry (not revealed by the nose !). Warm feel. Finish Dry oaky and spicy. Comment Quite a warming fellow. A real character. For winter… or a rotten summer!