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Balblair 15-year-old

Overall rating
84.22/100
votes
234
Whiskybase ID
WB128494
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottled
2019
Stated Age
15 years old
Casktype
Bourbon, 1st fill Spanish Butt
Strength
46.0 % Vol.
Size
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Bottle code
L19/122 R19/5219
Barcode
5010509881555
Added on
28 mar 2019 3:44 pm by holborndrinker
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Balblair 15-year-old
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Balblair 15-year-old
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Whisky Reviews for Balblair 15-year-old

67 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 84.22 points

  1. WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2020/01/22/twe-show-2019-balblair/

    I admire Serge’s concise take on Inverhouse’s new direction in 2019 – ‘Balblair just fell in line‘ [WF]. Spare a thought though for Balblair sales ambassadors who have had to face the music from frustrated fans. Let’s see what the new range has to offer, starting with the 15yo.

    C: It’s nice, it’s distillate-led and current Glenallachie fans should relate. Similar in calibre to the 2005 vintage [WLP84], there are improvements whisky-wise, from Balblair’s [first release] 2003 vintage [WLP82]. Price-wise in the UK, we’re looking at an approximate price increase of  57% over comparable aged vintage releases. 

  2. MrDvorak scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    RATING: 86pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
    • Nose
      86 86
      The nose is open, deep and promising with notes of brown raisins, prunes, chocolate, burnt sugar and bakery.
    • Taste
      86 86
      The taste is sweet and slightly sour with hints of dark dried fruits, prunes, plum jam and some caramel nuances.
    • Finish
      85 85
      The finish is medium lenght and spicy with a profile of bourbon barrel followed by chocolate and cacao.

  3. spigray scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    overall a nice dram with a fruity and honeyed profile
    • Nose
      87 87
      pastry, malty, nuts, almond, pears and apricot jam, slightly honeyed. reminds me a bit of another distillery beginning with Bal and not ending with Blair.
      Good news so far
    • Taste
      86 86
      Pretty much the same as on the nose. Perhaps a tad less fruity and getting a wee bit dry, but not really. Malty, slightly caramely, nutty.
    • Finish
      86 86
      medium to long, slightly peppery

  4. Defeatless scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Tasted in a Balblair range share tasting. This is quite a step upwards from the 12yo.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Smells way better then it's 12yo younger sister. This one has nice vanilla and cream notes. Some red berries and a hint of fudge. After a while a lot of fruity notes show up.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Nice and thick mouthfeel A little dusty. Sweet and sour. Some apples and pears. Some dried fruits. Overall this is a fruity flavour.
    • Finish
      84 84
      Medium length. Again sweet and sour, a bit dusty and some orchard fruit.

  5. ThorstenH scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    In 2019 I gave him 88 points. Now, 2 years and 200 other whiskys later I have to revise that. 86 points could be justified.
    • Nose
      85 85
      Fruity, floral, not very intense, not intrusive.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Fruity and mild, but also unobtrusive.
    • Finish
      87 87
      The finish is even rather long with a good fruit sweetness.

  6. vlad78 scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    A rather peculiar drink, sweet with spices.
    • Nose
      Baked red apple with cinnamon, fresh yellow apple, hazelnuts and spices, sharp.
    • Taste
      Sweet, sharp, vanilla and cinnamon, eclair and apple.
    • Finish
      Sharp, sweet, fruity, laced, of medium duration.

  7. Brunobaer1887 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Light fruits, strawberries, slightly hot and herbaceous in the mouth. Astringent
    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

  8. peatbogger scored this whisky 85 points Specialist

    Tasted at the distillery.
    As with the 12YO, 46% and no filtering makes all the difference.
    Everything is crancked up a bit from the 12, but I'm not sure if it is on a level that can justify the difference in price.
    • Nose
      84 84
      Not that different from the 12YO, but it has gained a little in both depth and refinement.
      Not quite as sweet, but the fruit is more expressive and complex.
      Here as well is an underlying carpet of something darker with a touch of spice.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Rounded, with everything well matched and integrated.
      Same fruits as in the 12, but add a bit of apple.
      Richer, rounder, and maybe a tad bit less sweetness.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Again compairing to the 12, this is rounding off in the same civilized way, staying a little longer. Medium++

  9. lachaineduwhisky did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Tasted in the living room

    Very in phase with the 12 years in term of nose. Quite fresh, with extra notes of leather.

    On the palate, a little richer, deeper and greedy than the 12 years old.

    Enthusiasm 3/5

    Whisky n ° 2032

  10. henryguo73 scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  11. Seanzhang scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  12. Robinzon25 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    A charming and captivating whisky with good balance. Out of all Balblair's regular line, this one is my favorite.
    • Nose
      Fresh, rich with hints of dried fruits, pastries and berries. The chocolate note, spices and cigar leaves are felt deeper.
    • Taste
      Sweet berry, sherry, chocolate, astringent with pleasant tannins.
    • Finish
      Medium length, soft, with bright tones of cherry, dark chocolate, rum-baba. At the end, delicate echoes of oak and almond appear.

  13. zzqfyl scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  14. JBKwb scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      88 88

  15. HKWhiskyExplorer scored this whisky 78 points Expert Senior

    S 5
    Rich & deep sweet nose with complexity, spice is carried from palate to finish. Not much of sherry cask influence, either finished with short period / it’s Fino.

    N 26
    Plenty of juicy fruit
    Vanilla
    Citrusy
    More honey developing in the background

    P 24
    Malty
    Oak spice raising, even more when left to breathe
    Hint of bitterness

    F 23
    Dry, mid-short finish
    Warm spice lingering, slightly peppery
    A hint of nutty at the end

  16. Matthias80 scored this whisky 74 points Expert Senior

    We tried the 12, 15 and 18 year olds at the whisky fair in Pfäffikon. We were not very convinced of any of them.
    • Nose
      Compared to the 12 year old, I find this fruity on the nose. Mandarins and vanilla, I mean to find a little weird note again ...
    • Taste
      Yes, it also tastes a bit soapy, it is also a bit spicy. The aroma is more beautiful than the 12: vanilla, honey, mandarins, pear, tropical fruits.
    • Finish
      Honey, vanilla and some fruit. The finish is sharp and soapy, at least short;)

  17. 33rdCASK scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  18. aboutWhisky scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    A nice, well balanced malt with great exotic fruits. The sherry barrels initially remain discreetly in the background, but then add another interesting component to the profile. I also really liked the constantly changing impressions in the finish.

    Detailed tasting notes:
    https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/balblair-15-jahre/
    • Nose
      Aromas of sweet and sometimes exotic fruits fill the air. I am reminded of pears, mango and passion fruit. In addition, typical bourbon aromas such as honey, caramel and a hint of vanilla. After a while it becomes slightly spicy and a little bit tart with sweet pastries, marzipan and lemon cream. After the first try, the nose becomes a little drier with a hint of dried fruit - the sherry barrels come through. The caramel note becomes more intense.
    • Taste
      It is also very sweet and fruity on the tongue. The exotic fruits are difficult to separate from each other, I am going for passion fruit again. I can also find the lemon cream again. Then comes some oak, as well as almonds, caramel and milk chocolate. The mouthfeel will then be a little drier.
    • Finish
      The sweetness goes down significantly in the finish. There is a slight bitterness, but interestingly it fades before the other flavors. Tropical fruits and citrus fruits stick together with the milk chocolate until the end.

  19. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    I think the nose is great, the rest is also good, but also a bit arbitrary. Nice good whisky.
    • Nose
      immediately very sweet and very fruity. Formally jumps at you. Ripe apples, ripe sweet fruits in general, with a little oak spice. The sherry barrel is available, but is a bit restrained in terms of flavor.
    • Taste
      nice start, immediately sweet, but also more oak, pronounced nutmeg note and a little cocoa.
    • Finish
      The finish becomes drier, malty and a little beerier. The fruit notes are still there, the oak and malt dominate.

  20. MaroFF scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    This is my second "approach" to tasting this whisky. And while the first one made a very poor impression on me, including alcohol that is too visible in both aroma and taste, the latter is different and deserves this whisky more. Alcohol completely hidden, a lot of sweetness, dark chocolate and fruitiness, make you want to reach for another dram. Even after emptying the glass, it still smells and keeps the aroma of this whisky for a long time.
    My intention was to buy the 18-year-old version, but if after the first time I rejected my idea completely, now I am going to come back to it with the effect of implementation.
    A small downside .... The price is quite high for this 15-year-old whisky. Thanks to the rebates and discounts, I paid 30% less than the market price for it. And this is what I think it should be.
    • Nose
      84 84
      fresh, tender, fruity, almond, prunes, skin
    • Taste
      85 85
      sweet, chocolate, honey, pineapple, lemon peel, hazelnuts, a bit of chili
    • Finish
      85 85
      quite long, sweet, vanilla honey with delicate fruitiness and a pinch of pepper and honey bitterness at the very end

  21. DistiLesha scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Pleased with the thin legs. Doesn't ask for water. Weak for 15 years.
    N: 21 T: 20 F: 21 B: 21
    • Nose
      Malt, tannins, candies, alcohol, a little haze and burnt grass, a little mold, fruit
    • Taste
      Lollipops, tannins, honey, bitterness, 8 out of 10 sweetness, cream, vanilla, citrus fruits, lots and lots of spices.
    • Finish
      High quality, woody, dry, not difficult.

  22. tester1277 scored this whisky 78 points Expert Senior

    The aroma is close to the 12, but with more flavor
    • Nose
      cooling, a bit of muff, which then turns into a lot of spice and citrus fruit, vanilla
    • Taste
      soft and spicy-sweet
    • Finish
      dry, soft, medium length

  23. LukasJakubDrabek did not rate this whisky Shoplink Moderator

    Ralfy review 899: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIDLme8S6kA (88/100).

    "The length of this whisky for 15 years old is really quite impressive."

  24. MarcinCh scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Dark amber, or even copper color, maybe even with reddish reflections. Dense, oily structure.
    • Nose
      87 87
      Sweet and volatile. Sweet notes of fortified red wines. Ripe, dark, sweet fruit. Blueberries. Even sprinkled with sugar, maybe with whipped cream.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Initially sweet. Mass of dark berries. Blueberries. A little drier later. Currant. Spices. Black pepper.
    • Finish
      87 87
      Dark fruit sweetness. Dessert chocolate. Cherries in chocolate. Cocoa. Long finish. Tongering tongue.

  25. HokkaidoUni scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    What happens when you take a relatively mild highlander and put it predominantly in bourbon casks for 15 years and don’t mess it up? This happens. Nice, well balanced but not complex. The nose is better without water.
    • Nose
      82 82
      Apple juice and bourbon. Char. Glue. Lemon zest. Honey. Sea shells. Light rose or garden flowers. A little brackish. Water kills the nose to gluish.
    • Taste
      83 83
      Palate: unripe apples and then sweet malt and nuts and corn nuts. Gravel and sugar. No change with water
    • Finish
      82 82
      Finish: vanilla baked lemons and some sea shells more sugary with water.

  26. The_Osprey scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    Balblair 15yo 46% official bottling. Very dark orange. Aroma suggests wine casks. Dried raspberry, earth, mostly red fruit, some dense stone fruit, not a trace of spirit or a rough edge. Slight vanilla suggesting custard and some trifle. Outstanding clarity of delivery in the aroma. Taste is juicy, lots more deep fruity notes, extremely clean spirit and rounded cask character. It's good. I mean it's a very good commercial malt. Loads of fruity cask character with a subtle smoke. The oak isn't showing up offensively and yet it's very cask-led. The quality is great; perhaps the character is not that complex, and it does feel a little watery and un-challenging at times, but it's very well-judged and they took a good decision in not watering it down further. 50% ABV would be really great here. Subtle peat lingers. Very well done. A lesson in balance.

  27. YD84 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  28. MLE scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      81 81

  29. Jolemann scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      87 87
      Flowery, oak, vanilla, citrus fruits, apples, something rubbery
    • Taste
      86 86
      Strong, full-bodied, apricot, apples, oak, slightly sour
    • Finish
      84 84
      Medium long, strong, pepper, slightly bitter

  30. Expraesi scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  31. Mac_Pinto scored this whisky 84 points Member Junior

    The 12 has really come into its own after 3 additional years of aging. Really nice interesting nose with layers, and delicious palate as well. The finish was a wee bit disappointing, but again I've tasted worse for a higher price.

    That being said, Balblair's entire range is one the higher side, and while the 15 is a really good addition to a collector's bar, I'm sure there are better Highland-based options for the price.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Nice amber color. Sharp fruity notes; a whole basket of fresh tropical fruits. Notes of orange peel, honeydew melon, light hint of lemon and bananas. Sherry influence is apparent. If left to sit for 10 minutes, and after getting accustomed to the initial nose, some deeper dark fruit layers appear, along with some dry fruits like prunes, and a hint of walnut.
    • Taste
      82 82
      Surprisingly not much fruit on the palate. Starts off with floral notes, like chewing a jasmine petal. Some lavender side notes. Cinnamon is present, and some lingering black pepper which gets stronger the more time in the mouth.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Medium finish; burst of spice right from the start, strong hints of cinnamon and star anise, can feel the char in the barrel almost, oakiness comes to the fore shortly after and finishes off with a leathery note much like the 12.

  32. ezioaudit scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  33. Beaty-Tang scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    To begin with, bourbon, vanilla, honey and caramel flavors. Hmm, what is a "1st Fill Spanish Butt"? So a lot of sherry (fruit, nuts, etc.) doesn't come through in the nose. However, a noticeable flavor. Maybe fresh French oak barrels? Phew, quite possible, at least judging by the taste. This is almost rustic wall unit. All in all, it all looks a bit artificially modern superimposed. Have the bad barrels of the 12-year-old been polished up here (how "felt" at many distilleries)? But I don't want to be too critical here, that would be unfair. We have a reasonable, calm, but voluminous, but not too complex everyday whisky. If you can put away the noticeable oak, you will definitely enjoy it here. I basically like it - I find it pleasant. After a while, some fruitiness slowly comes through. 60-70 € is simply too much money for that. There are significantly better drops for a significantly lower price.

  34. yfalkov scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Super intense floral/exotic fruits nose and rich, full-bodied, juicy palate.

  35. TP_Wtr scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  36. DerDennis! scored this whisky 87 points Specialist

    Light, pleasant whisky. Very balanced, you can taste what you smell and even more. The flavors are difficult for me to grasp, however.
    Slight increase compared to the 12.
    • Nose
      87 87
      spicy, sweet, tannins, plums, citrus fruits, vanilla, mint, a little hairspray, clove, pickles, white pepper, caramel
    • Taste
      88 88
      sweet, malty, spicy, pleasant tannins, vanilla, becoming oily, sugared plums, peppermint
    • Finish
      87 87
      medium to long, licorice, peppermint, plums

  37. Mapl scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  38. Lu Cifer scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    Distillery Tour | June 2019
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  39. Willum scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  40. wbarchive_721011 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  41. Tangtang_WhiskyYoda scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    very nice fruity nose, taste and finish differ significantly from the nose. Very tasty and tasty, very interesting combination of the flavors
    • Nose
      87 87
      sweet spicy, honey with plum, lots of citrus fruits, light fruits, lemon, slightly malty, vanilla and caramel come very easily
    • Taste
      87 87
      fruity-spicy, sweet with a slight hint of chocolate, becoming somewhat bitter, somewhat spicy at the tip of the tongue
    • Finish
      88 88
      long, sweet with vanilla and caramel, slightly nutty and slightly malty, slightly fruity

  42. rpvdwel scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

  43. Squinugie scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  44. Rosencrantz scored this whisky 80 points Member Senior

    A fruity bomb which, as such, can be very pleasing or completely repulsive. It is not a pimp, of course, but the sherried influence is perhaps a little invasive, at the expense of balance.
    • Nose
      83 83
      This whisky was only finished in ex-Sherry casks, and maybe it's because they are first filling, but on the nose you can feel them a lot: ripe fruit in profusion with peaches, plums and red fruits, nutmeg and a marked balsamic accent, sweet and fresh at the same time. Almost like a tart. Wood chips in the background.
    • Taste
      80 80
      And the fruit remains queen also on the palate, a warm and dense scent of jam that permeates the mouth, with a touch of caramel and a light alcoholic puncture. Raisins, black cherries, red apple. Very full, on the threshold of tiredness. Still wood in counterpoint, with a touch of almond.
    • Finish
      78 78
      The finish is quite long, dry and slightly acidic, of wood and candied fruit.
      A fruity bomb which, as such, can be very pleasing or completely repulsive. It is not a pimp, of course, but the sherried influence is perhaps a little invasive, at the expense of balance.

  45. JNuyts scored this whisky 88 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  46. ARDBERG scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    2 cl sample. Good nose but harsher in the mouth and finish...
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  47. happyNess scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    I like it extremely well. Very good PLV!
    • Nose
      86 86
      Fruity and intense. Apples, citrus fruits, apricots - a whole fresh fruit salad. In addition honey, oak and cut grass. After a while, vanilla and caramel become clearer.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Fruit, sweetness and spice in almost perfect balance. The fresh fruit salad, the vanilla and the oak are back. In addition a good acidity and some spices and tobacco.
    • Finish
      87 87
      Long, fruity and becoming a little drier. Here dark chocolate becomes clear. At the end a slightly bitter cocoa note.

  48. Casketje scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    The nose was the best part - taste and finish especially were lacking.
    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  49. RobbievdB scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Nicely drinkable Balblair but it doesn’t justify its price. I find it to spicy and bitter with just some sweetness and fruit here and there.

  50. JacobaEd scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  51. Cask1988 did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Part 2/8 of a Balblair range share. The 12yo was a very decent ‘liquid business card’. That makes me curious to the 15 & 18yo.
    • Nose
      Immediately I smell a lot more sherry oak compared to the 12yo. It gives more depth to the nose. Also sawdust is present again. It’s a little sparkling/alcoholic in the nose. Some toffee and cocoa. There is still freshness going on.
    • Taste
      Taste wise you get the couple of years extra in the cask. It’s fuller and more intense. Red fruit and candy sweetness. Also honey and apple are there. Light oak flavors and a little darker orientated. Dark chocolate. Quite herbal as well. I get some dill and a touch of basil. Water makes it more creamy.
    • Finish
      Finish has a medium-long length. Mainly red fruits again and some spices like pepper. It seems to be just a wee aggressive. A rather sharp and bitey mouthfeel remains at the very end. The Spanish oak clearly sets the mark here.

      I am still quite unexperienced with Balblair but I’d say that the distillery character is a little less present and it’s more a cask driven expression, to set a clear difference between used wood types. Not sure which to like better. I tend to say the 12yo.

  52. P.K.S scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    amazing frut and floral amazing wisky mind blowing 15 yr oily oak spises reely nice red srapes

  53. Hvdree scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  54. ballunder scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    On the nose, a little sour, citrus, butter, traces of nutty funkiness. Not a whole lot going on there. On the palette, it has quite a sugary entry which gives way to some rather tangy and bitter orange marmalade. I also felt the dram goes a tad flat or watery in the middle. Quite a spicy finish.
    Well all in all a reasonable enough number if rather unmemorable. Methinks the Balblair 12 is one better.

  55. YosemiteSam scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Little impressive whisky. Nicely made, but too unremarkable.
    • Nose
      83 83
      Vanilla, apricots, hints of raisins, plums and apples, leather.
    • Taste
      84 84
      Apples, peaches, spices (cloves, cinnamon), marzipan.
    • Finish
      82 82
      Short finish, nuts and spicy. Given the taste notes, it seems very complex, but the whisky doesn't catch me.

  56. Andytka3 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    N- Citrus dances harmonizely on the firm layer of dark sherry. Spices of paprika, milky vanilla and crushed herbs joins the sweet floral notes with soothiness and comfort. (88/22)

    P- May feel softer on texture despite not at all weak, notes of spices, juicy ripe fruits go the distant and expressive in a fine manner, but the sherry influence faded out abruptly. (87/21)

    F- Medium long, mellow, creamy fruit and remains peppery at the tail. (86/20)

    B/B- 87/21.

    Weighted Rate- 84pt
    Cr-1, Fr-2, Fl-2, Pt-0, Ft-2, Sp-0, Wd-2, Wn-3, Sc-1
    — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
    • Nose
      N- Citrus dances harmonizely on the firm layer of dark sherry. Spices of paprika, milky vanilla and crushed herbs joins the sweet floral notes with soothiness and comfort. (88/22)
    • Taste
      P- May feel softer on texture despite not at all weak, notes of spices, juicy ripe fruits go the distant and expressive in a fine manner, but the sherry influence faded out abruptly. (86/20)
    • Finish
      F- Medium long, mellow, creamy fruit and remains peppery at the tail. (86/20)

      B/B- 86/20.

      Weighted Rate- 82pt
      — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

  57. alex..w..fan scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    20 21 20 20 81

  58. MrYens scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

  59. Sandman scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    Apple juice, flowers, honey, vanilla, lemon, tropical fruit mix, ripe banana, hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, ginger, hint of breakfast cereals, almonds, creme brulee and pepper.

  60. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    I liked it better than the 12er
    balanced
    delicious and tasty I would say
    an easydrinking malt
    • Nose
      Sherry, raisins, dark, sweetness is getting stronger, vanilla, baked apple, minimal oak / wood, spices (cinnamon !, nutmeg?)
      later: Apfelmuss, lemon, the vanilla is really herlich
      from 1920 Blendersglas: dark wood, more sweetness, red wine, very spicy, even more vanilla, banana, to the end quite tart lemon (nschale)
    • Taste
      full and silky on the palate
      sweet, spicy, light oak becomes more, caramel, slightly vanilla, cinnamon, apple
      later bitter, citrus notes, wood from the pencil (without the graphite !!)
    • Finish
      medium to long
      Sherry, sweet, light oak gets more, toasted, bitter and dark chocolate

  61. Wolv scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      81 81

  62. galg33 scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    Nose: Quite rich, with baked apples,drizzled with honey and spices (cinnamon, cardamom), and some sultanas on top. A hint of citrus which balances the apple sweetness, maybe a touch of ginger bread.

    Palate: The baked / cooked apples are still very dominant, with more of the dried fruit , some chocolate and toffee, and wood. The official notes speak of tropical fruit, but I must admit I fail to find those notes here..

    Finish: Oak, dried fruit (date,raisin) and orange jam.

    Conclusion: Quite a different animal than the 12 year old. the ex-sherry finishing has really had a big impact on the liquid. Quite heavier and chocolate-y with the dried fruit and apples combining well. Well made

  63. Bam scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    The oak forms a nice counterpoint to the strong bright fruits. Beautifully made and balanced whisky. These beautiful cinnamon and apple notes that together make applesauce please me exceptionally well.
    • Nose
      Vanilla together with light fruits, sweet red and green apples, juicy pears, peaches and apricot. The oak is pleasantly in the background, but is always present. Again and again a cinnamon note comes through, and I have to think of warm applesauce. Also some new leather and a hint of lemon.
    • Taste
      Moderate onset, silky mouthfeel. Also on the palate immediately the thought of applesauce with cinnamon. Beautiful vanilla, the oak announces itself with spicy notes and hazelnuts. The apricot is also still clearly.
    • Finish
      Medium. The hazelnuts and dark chocolate make me think of dark nougat chocolates. Spicy oak. Some peppery lemon leaves the tip of the tongue tingling for a while.

  64. Joint86 scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      80 80

  65. maltaholic scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    He smells great.
    Oak and vanilla.
    Tastefully balanced.
    Rather spicy.
    Really good.

  66. Dre73 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Nice fruity dram, with a lot of peach in the taste. Very enjoyable.
    • Nose
      85 85
      Fruity, lemon, apples, pears, Galia melon. Also some sweet, honey and vanilla. Nice full nose.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Very soft en smooth, without being thin. Only a very little pickering. Peach and tropical fruits now, full body.
    • Finish
      86 86
      Only a little pickering in the throat, again lot's of peach. At first pretty long, but after some time the finish is getting longer en longer, with peach, some honey and wood hanging around for a pretty long time.

  67. Stanzeflasche scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    It is immediately rich in fruit, quite fatty and delicious. Vanilla and white fruits, would there be a finish in bourbon barrels? Pear, apple, but also banana, guava, mango. A pinch of various citrus fruits. On the palate, the same music, a festival of ripe fruits, it remains very pleasant. All coated with honey. Good finish, quite long, woody and caramelized. A little dark chocolate with orange, it's almost earthy. Cocoa beans, mocha, chicory.

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    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

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