Balblair 1989 Vintage Smokehead the distilled was still malting

the distilled was still malting its own barley on site and the stills were coal-fired

with notes of peat and the crisp flavour of sea salt

Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks

Over the years

gently warming

Balblair 1989 Vintage Smokehead the distilled was still maltingThis is the 2nd edition of the Balblair 1989 Vintage, released before the distillery moved away from vintages to age statements. Matured for 21 years and bottled in 2011. Naturally coloured and bottled at 43%. Nose: Vanilla and spicy oak abound with some intriguing spice and citrus notes. Palate: Soft and sweet, yet full and voluptuous towards the middle. There are cereal notes here and more vanilla oak. Finish: Good length, with a creamy quality