2012 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Balblair 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Some have dubbed Balblair as "The fruitiest Highlander of them all", but will the oak and sherry be too much for the spirit’s fresh fruitiness in this example? With just 65 bottles available only a few will ever find out. Oloroso sherry octave matured. 56.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Rich oak and cream Sherry notes. Tannins. Stewed fruits. PALATE: Sweet and Sherried at first. Again big tannin hit. Bittersweet oak. FINISH: Bittersweet oak and Sherry notes. Lots of oak in the aftertaste.