New Release: Balblair 1990 23 Year Old Kingsbary #10116

A well-balanced Balblair with a moderate sherry influence. Balblair BALBLAIR 1990 23yo KINGSBURY #10116 52.9% one of 240 bottles, Refill Sherry cask The aroma features ripe plums, orange marmalade, diluted caramel, honey, a solid oiliness, and a hint of savory grains. On the palate, it offers a slightly aromatic profile with ripe plums, baked apples, a rich sweetness, a subtle tannic edge, good woodiness, and a moist grainy richness. It is rich, slightly oily, with a long finish. 【Good/Very Good】 New release from Kingsbary: Balblair 1990, a 23-year-old single cask. The sherry influence is impressive, not overly intense but adding diversity and depth. From the aroma, components like ripe fruits and caramel suggest a layer of pleasant graininess. When tasted, the presence of ripe fruits and heated fruit notes are clearly felt alongside a rich sweetness and savory graininess. I believe this delicious balance results from the sherry cask subtly enhancing the original spirit's rugged grain characteristics and oily nuances without overpowering them. It was a well-crafted, drinkable Balblair. I appreciate malts that use sherry to season a Highland-style base. #Balblair (BALBLAIR)