Balblair 1999 2nd Release (70cl, 46%)

Nose: The Sherry oak takes hold of the nose with thick slices of warm Christmas cake and juicy raisins. Beneath you’ll find apple peel and honey’d malt.

Palate: Sherry spices still at the fore, though the vanilla sweetness from the bourbon barrel shines through, as does some warm, oak-y touches.

Finish: Full and long.

Overall: Certainly a Summer dram, bright and pleasing.