371 | Spirits | 1989

Mid-amber in appearance with honey-gold highlights, this Balblair 1989 is a full-bodied malt with rich aromas of raisin, green apple and hints of banana and lemon. The American oak barrels, used in the distillate's maturation, lend a memorable warm toffee, vanilla fragrance. On the palate the typical Balblair characteristics are abundant. Ripe fruits fuse with a hint of sherry-drenched raisins. Together with a rich spiciness there is a distinctive long, complex and ultimately smooth finish.

This Islay Malt Whisky is one of only 358 bottles drawn at cask strength from a single refill sherry butt cask no. 12861. Bottled in April of 2011. 58%abv.

Distilled 5/1989. Bottled 10/2007. Cask No. 1070. 50.2% abv.