Balblair ( Official) - Elements - 8 y.o. - 43,0%4 4
- Bottler:
- Official
- Age:
- 8 years
- Alcohol:
- 43,0%
- Bottle details:
- average
- (73,24)
- price class:
4 notes disponibles en français
The second tasting emphasized the malted and slightly salted hints.
A finish of average length and a rather pleasant nose. A certain lack of complexity however, explains why the quotation remains unchanged.
2004
Very interesting example of a Northern Highlands whisky. It is rather surprising from the very first nosing. A mix of sweet sensations and sea salt.
This malt is rather complex in the palate, but is slightly dominated by acidity. A finish of average length. I really recommand this whisky, and its quality-price ratio is very good.
2003
Quite a peppery nose marked by hints of barley mixed with some sea air. Apart of that, less or no surprise. Just a pleasant nose, nothing more.
In the mouth, in addition to the watery feeling this malt leaves behind, some discrete bitterness, like a strange blend of honey and walnut leaving a deceiving impression. A clear lack of character. Both bitter and sickly sweet.
The finish does not enhance the general level. The same strange bitterness remains for some short instants.
2007
Quite a pleasant but discrete nose, with some salty and malty notes, relatively plain with however some remote notes of fruit on the background.
In the mouth, no surprise neither. A good whisky with malt hints and a salted taste.
An medium finish...
2005