1966 Balblair 38 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Specifically, there are some blemishes and marks on the outer canister and the bottle shows minor cellar bloom.

Of all the Balblairs he's tasted (and there have been many), this is Serge Valentin's top pick to date weighing in at 92 points - a very high score at whiskyfun.com. Jim Murray was also a fan, describing it in his 2008 annual as "...a treat of a dram, teetering on the edge of a cliff, but bought back to safety by some extraordinary fruit." (93 points). Second-fill sherry cask matured and super rare, we have one only from an outturn of 2400 bottles. Distilled in 1966 / bottled in 2004. 44% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... A brand new bottling. Colour: light amber with a little bronze. Nose: much fresher than expected. Lots of beeswax, eucalyptus and menthol. Grandma’s cupboard. Hints of cooked apple, spices and fresh walnut. Some fine woody notes. Mouth: superb, on fir-tree honey, gingerbread and sultanas. A little syrupy and creamy. Very elegant, with a beautiful balance. A true nectar, with a long, honeyed finish. 92 points (One of my favourite expressions so far). - whiskyfun.com