12YEARS

BalblairHighlands

Balblair 12 Year Old

Single malt · Highlands, Scotland

  • Fruity
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
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Age
12 years
Strength
46% ABV
Cask
Ex-bourbon
Peated
No

Flavour profile

Profile estimated from public information. Community ratings will keep refining it.

Sweet
2.5
Fresh fruit
3.0
Ripe and dried fruit
0.5
Floral and herbal
1.5
Cereal and malt
2.0
Vanilla and creamy
2.0
Oak
1.5
Spicy
1.5
Toasted
1.0
Smoky
0.0
Maritime
0.0
Body and intensity
2.0
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What it’s like

Balblair, in the northern Highlands, is a small distillery known for years for its vintages. Its twelve-year-old matures in bourbon casks and is bottled at 46%. It is fresh and fruity, with green apple, lemon, honey, vanilla and a touch of spice, with a clean finish. It has no smoke. It is a very bright, elegant malt, ideal for those who prefer fresh, fruity profiles.

Nose
Green apple, lemon and honey, with vanilla and soft spice.
Palate
Fresh and clean. Fruit, sweet malt, vanilla and a spicy hint.
Finish
Medium, clean and fruity, with a hint of citrus and vanilla.

Indicative notes generated (and translated by AI) from public information; community ratings will keep refining them.

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Specs

Type
Single malt
Origin
Highlands, Scotland
Bottler
Official
Age
12 years
Strength
46% ABV
Volume
70 cl
Casks
Ex-bourbon
Finish
Peated
No
Chill-filtered
Natural colour
Cask strength
No
Availability in Spain
Specialist shops

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