Отзывы описывают Balblair 17-летний как виски с заметным влиянием как бурбона, так и шерри, с орехово-древесными и фруктовыми нотами; мнения о балансе и длине финиша расходятся.
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В носах отзывов чаще всего фигурируют сочетание выдержки в бурбоне и шерри: ваниль, дуб, шерри-ноты, сухофрукты, шоколад, орехи, апельсин и пряности. Часть отзывов отмечает доминирование экс-бурбона с более сдержанным шерри, тогда как другие описывают выраженный шерри-профиль с тёмными фруктами, черносливом и шоколадом. Во вкусе упоминаются пряность, дуб, шоколад, цитрус, медовая сладость, выпечка и орехи; алкоголь описывается как хорошо интегрированный. Финиш в отзывах варьируется от среднего до среднего-длинного, часто с дубовой сухостью, пряностями и шоколадной горечью; некоторые называют его слабым или недостаточно длительным, другие — длинным и пряным.
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glen efzeConnoisseur8622 aug 2024 9:30 am
Balblair is an interesting distillery that belongs to Inver House Distillers and brings good bottlings to the market. I like the distillery, which is somewhat hidden in the northern Highlands. The 15-year-old was my Whisky for the Year 2022 and is a good drinking whisky. Here comes a 17-year-old that was bottled for travel retail and is apparently hard to get hold of anymore - at least not at realistic prices. It is an integrity whisky that is uncolored and not chill-filtered. glen-efze.de
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
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On the nose it is a nice mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry. There is vanilla, but there is also strong wood from the sherry butts. There are also a few roasted aromas. There are also slightly sour fruits, perhaps some sour cherry and grapefruit. There is also a home-cooked vegetable stock in the background. Alcohol is not noticeable on the nose. The whisky has little caramel, but instead a malty fruit candy.
Вкус
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The whisky is not particularly fruity in taste, there is more of a spicy component, perhaps the malty fruit candy here too. There is a little cocoa, perhaps also a small note of ripe, yellow peach. Then there is wood, but it disappears again.
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Unfortunately, the aftertaste is somewhat weak, there is some wood left on the palate, not unpleasant, but not particularly lasting either. It is a nice drinking whisky, but it doesn't quite live up to expectations. It lacks a little of the fruit component that would have gone well with the wood. The wood isn't disturbing, but it is still a little too dominant. I like the whisky, it is easy to drink and has depth - but unfortunately it isn't long-lasting enough. But it is a delicious whisky.
rueckenschwimmzipperExpert Senior8926 apr 2026 9:50 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
jabguitExpert Junior7619 may 2022 4:56 pm
I really wanted to like this one - love even, based upon reviews here but it doesn't do it for me. quality is there - it's just the style that doesn't sit well with me. too much bourbon influence and no (not enough) sherry for my palate. a few drops of PX sherry helped in all 3 departments, but doesn't save this whisky for me
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
nice oaky, vanilla and light fruit
Вкус
68
cotton candy cotton candy cotton candy see where I'm going?
Финиш
76
nothing that floats my boat, I'm afraid.
DrisConnoisseur8521 may 2022 1:04 am
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
MrGlenfarclasConnoisseur8810 dec 2023 2:05 pm
Blind tasting Nose: Great nose. Dominant sherry influence, but also lots of spicy oak. Fruity. Sweetish. Spicy. Blood orange. Delicate dark chocolate. Glazed ginger. Mouth: Full-bodied in taste. My goodness, there's oak at the start here. The sherry is now more in the background. Probably lay in refill butts for many years. Rum grape nut chocolate. Alcohol nicely integrated. Almost even a little underpowered, although it probably doesn't have that low of a percentage. But the variety of flavors challenges him. Finish: Long and spicy. Lots of oak, but not overly dry. Slightly sweet. Leathery. Conclusion: Great, mature, well-aged whisky. I like it very much.
maltaholicConnoisseur8903 may 2025 6:11 pm
The nose when I opened it was so beautiful that I couldn't resist... The sherry stands out, old and robust, with a lovely sweetness, almost like fizzy drink. Vanilla is added. Then, in the background, the wood notes, leathery and spicy. It's strong. And very aromatic! The wood notes are somewhat more intense, but still beautifully harmonious with the sherry influence. The cask selection seems well-chosen, and the maturation is perfect. Red fruits, reminiscent of Macallan, not quite as sweet as on the nose. But it remains ripe and round, simply very harmonious. Splendid!
Ein klassischer Single Malt, der für mich einen Hauch zu viel Eichenbitterkeit mitbringt. Insgesamt schmackhaft und durchaus trinkbar, ich bräuchte aber keine große Flasche davon, das Sample reicht mir. Im Mund dominieren Holzwürze und Frucht, Muskatnuss, weißer Pfeffer mit Vanille, Orangen mit Eichen- und leichten Honignoten. Der Abgang ist mittellang, das Volumen ist alkoholstärkenbedingt auch maximal mittelmäßig, der Tropfen lässt den Rachen etwas stumpf-trocken zurück.
StefanKatonaXXLExpert Senior8902 oct 2025 10:12 pm
Despite the fact that it is generally known that I am not a fan of heavy sherry whiskies, I have to admit that this whisky is really great, delicious and excellent! In aroma and taste, a heavy sherry with everything related to it, I will try to buy it home.
RJKruegerExpert Senior8725 jul 2023 3:23 pm
The ex-bourbon casks clearly dominate, European oak brings in more spice and complexity. If there is a sherry influence here, then it is very restrained. Not quite what I was expecting, but still a very tasty, drinkable malt.
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Нос
87
Very round, beautifully balanced nose with lots of vanilla, pastries, almonds, apricot jam, some sweet cherries. The sherry influence is very reserved.
Вкус
88
Clearly spicy on the palate, but again no typical and concise sherry influence; the European oak takes up much more space in the taste.
Финиш
86
Medium to long finish, becoming a little drier and more mineral.
Malty1797Expert Junior8603 nov 2025 10:18 am
Quiet alright, tho a bit expensive. But given the castration of all Knockdhu and Speyburn bottlings Balblair is now the last good thing from Inver House Distillers.
Vladimir ZiryanovConnoisseur8707 feb 2026 5:39 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
ThorstenHConnoisseur8409 nov 2020 9:02 pm
81-85 – Wow, really good one
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
gaborusoConnoisseur8522 aug 2023 10:16 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Stefan666Connoisseur8802 nov 2024 5:31 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
SpeakofWhiskyExpert Senior8608 dec 2024 4:40 pm
Pleasantly warm on the nose with sherry notes. Raisins and chocolate are slightly present. On the tongue, it is a well-rounded package. The 46% alcohol is well integrated. Orange tones, sherry notes. Overall, a well-rounded package
galg33Member Senior8616 jun 2019 1:42 pm
Nose: A nice entry with quite a lot of wood varnish, and polished wood (notes i do love, i must admit), then off some chocolate, ripe orange, and a hint of sultanas (sherry finish, right?) , and a certain waxy note as well. It resembles the 15 (a bit, not quite the same mind you) but adds more oak.. Palate: The palate is lovely : a nice sweetness, with more baked apple, and lots of sultans sweetness, honeyed at times, and very round. There’s toffee and hedonistic chocolate infused with liquor, some bitter oak to balance it all, and orange peel, with some wood spices. very good. Finish: Dark chocolate, more orange peel, a hint of sultana, and candied orchard fruit. Bottom line: A very nice whisky indeed, with a lovely nose (although not very sherried), and even better palate. A very good edition, to grab on your way to a vacation, no doubt.
HlektrionConnoisseur8628 mar 2024 6:56 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
whiskyGGExpert Senior8324 apr 2024 5:49 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SporxConnoisseur8718 feb 2025 10:06 pm
Blind
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Нос
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sherry notes, plums, chocolate, wood spice
Вкус
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Fine sherry notes, creamy, chocolate, dark fruits, wood spice
Nose: Pleasant oaky notes, wood varnish, with time and water floral notes appear Palate: Very elegant arrival, heather, spiced honeyed sweetness, baked apples with cinnamon, milk chocolate finish: Darker chocolate, oaky dryness
Opeth83Expert Senior8725 feb 2023 7:40 pm
Nice combination of bourbon and sherry casks. The sherry dominates a little bit. For the money I would go for the all bourbon matured 12y old.
Absolutely brilliant dram, I could drink this all day long and not regret it. Needs to be appreciated, plenty layers to this one. Brilliant nose, and very very good palate and finish to go side-by-side. This has been aged in 2nd fill ex-Bourbon American Oak for 14.5 years and remainder in 1st fill ex-Olorosso Spanish Oak. I feel like 1st ex-Bourbon at the beginning would have upset the balance of this whisky, and what it is now is a really well done, well-balanced, rich, refined dram.
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Нос
91
Beautiful dark amber color, not quite brown, but almost there. Think of a 15-yr Glendronach. Immediately get dark chocolate (70-80% cocoa) infused with honey. Graham crackers/wafer and nuttiness (peanuts) appear, almost like a snickers without the praline/caramel. Some slight peat, which could also be overtones of maltiness. Can identify some cloudiness within the whisky, almost denser vapors than the 12 & 15. Get some hints of green grapes after letting it breathe for a while. Brilliant, rich nose.
Вкус
88
Rich, creamy mouthful; prominent notes of cinnamon and cardamom almost, some honey glazed gingerbread comes to the fore shortly after. A few seconds of swirling and hints of stale toffee come about, like those yellow Quality Street pieces. Remember forgetting completely about the 12 & 15 once I drank this, absolutely brilliant.
Финиш
89
Very nice medium-long finish; rich, spicy finish with heavy cinnamon and pepper, carries some smokiness in the early stages, gives way to sweet spices, like Thai sauce, some (surprisingly) lingering floral and vanilla notes. Leathery, oaky feeling from the 12 & 15 is absent and replaced by a slight bitterness in the aftertaste, probably form the extra aging period.
IzzinoConnoisseur9327 sep 2025 11:45 pm
Aroma: This is a heavy Sherry bomb at first, dark notes, dried fruit, chocolate, raisins, tobacco, student seal, figs, but when it opens up it stays more fresh, fruity = Dark jam, roasted tea, dark sugar and purple bompar. It's not Andrejovice! It's so nosey. I really enjoy it Taste: full, complex, fruity, heavy, spicy, yet delicious, with a long finish, ginger, orange peel, raisins = this is really great * An excellent dram to remember, ideal for sherry tasting and long winter evenings * But it's the type of thing that makes you want to have one or two, enjoy yourself, but then you want something else on the menu * This is a bottle I would appreciate in The Izzi Pub's menu
sidqiExpert Senior8910 jun 2022 11:35 am
Pleasant sherry influence!
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Dark and savory,dry prunes,dark chocolate with some herbal aromas,dried Chinese black tea,red raisins and plums.
Вкус
89
Creamy,mouth-coating and silky.Dark chocolate,very juicy and sweet with dark fruits.
Финиш
89
Long with warm spices,tannin spicy,dark chocolate bitterness.
TimkoTConnoisseur8512 jun 2022 8:49 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
FoudosConnoisseur8631 jul 2023 9:43 am
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
ThatchExpert Senior8626 dec 2023 5:58 pm
Nose still disappointing, taste and finish deliver. But not a large bottle candidate for the price.
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
RekveConnoisseur8714 mar 2024 6:00 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Porter805Expert Senior8703 feb 2025 8:07 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
DistiLeshaConnoisseur8820 oct 2025 10:09 pm
The aroma is enchanting and very tasty, but quickly loses depth and fullness! The taste is full-bodied, balanced and well-developed. 22 22 22 22
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Нос
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Caramel, pear candy, malt, tropical cream liqueur, wafer. There is a slight mustiness of sherry cask. Intensity: 8/10
Вкус
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Malt, creamy wafer custard, mango, pear puree, fresh oak, vanilla, crisp zest. There's also a sherry cask mustiness on the second sip. Sweetness: 8/10 Saturation: 8/10
Финиш
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The fruit lingers for a while, but the wood comes through more, practically replacing the fruity tone with a purely woody/tannic one, but without the slightest bitterness - something you rarely encounter. The duration of the tree's action is prohibitive.
ezioauditConnoisseur8607 feb 2021 9:16 am
TeomargConnoisseur8719 mar 2023 8:07 pm
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
riven1824Expert Senior8729 may 2023 1:49 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
geriudConnoisseur8619 may 2022 8:07 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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