Balblair Cask Strength Collection 1990 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Balblair 1990 RS

Balblair

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
18 years
ABV
58.7%
Volume
500 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Balblair
Distillation Year
06.02.1990
Bottling Year
23.06.2008
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€68.77(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Abbie Stewart

Abbie Stewart

May 22, 2026, 07:32:01

Aye, this dram’s got a right bonnie whack of peat smoke 🌫️ first sniff is like an ol’ seaside bonfire, briney and earthy, wi a wee bit of iodine sting in the nostril. On the palate it’s richer than expected — thick honey’d vanilla 🍯, then some zesty citrus peel cuts through, like an oringe marmalade on burnt toast. Finish is long ‘n warm, spicy oak and a whisper of dark chocolate 🍫 leaves yer chest feelin all cosy. Dunno what it is but there’s somethin almost meaty in the back, like a dry-cured ham. Weird but I proper dig it. Could do wi a drop of water to open her up, she’s a fiery lass.

Carrie Rogers

Carrie Rogers

May 21, 2026, 02:10:44

Warm and malty, with a wee bit of honey, dried fruit and oak. Feels smooth enough, then a gentle peppery kick shows up. Nice cosy finish 🥃

Harrison Marshall

Harrison Marshall

May 15, 2026, 09:33:07

Quite cosy on the nose — soft fruit, a bit of honey, and a wee touch of spice. Tastes warm and rounded, with vanilla, oak, and a gentle smoky nip 🥃 Finish is mellow, slightly dry, and nicely comforting.

Jacob Gray

Jacob Gray

May 11, 2026, 23:30:50

Just had a dram and it's rather good, innit? Smells like a cozy campfire mixed with... hmm... sliced oranges and a bit of that old leather chair. Tastes proper rich, like Christmas cake soaked in sherry, but then you get this dry, almost dusty woody note. The finish lingers, you know? A bit peppery, a bit like black tea. Quite briliant, really. 🥃

Joseph Cook

Joseph Cook

May 11, 2026, 03:10:56

Hmm... smells like autumn leaves, y'know? 🍂 Gettin' some sweet stuff - maybe baked apple? 🍎 An' a bit of honey too. 🍯 Taste-wise... ooh, it's kinda like vanilla an' a wee bit of... caramel? Smooth, that's it. Goes down easy, like. 😌 Finish has a slight zing 🌶️ but fades to something warm. Like a fireplace, but in your throat. 🔥 Proper nice, this one. Makes you wanna just sit back an' relax. 👍

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