Balblair Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-gold hues and mahogany edges.

Nose

Sherry-kissed, sun-warmed citrus and orchard fruit rise from the glass, braided with vanilla, toffee and toasted oak. Dried apricot, fig and raisin mingle with almond and dark chocolate, while spice with cinnamon and clove and a hint of leather add depth to this bold 55.7% Balblair aroma.

Palate

Opulent and warming, this Balblair from Cadenhead's Authentic Collection coats the palate with sherry-driven richness and orchard fruit. Dried fig and raisin weave with orange marmalade, while vanilla, almond and cocoa add depth. Spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—rise through a creamy texture, guiding a long, oak-tinged finish that lingers with mocha and dried fruit.

Finish

Long, sumptuous finish with rich sherry sweetness lingering over dark fig and raisin, touched by toasted almond and cocoa. Warm spices and oak unfold slowly, while a whisper of coastal salt keeps it buoyant, leaving a velvet warmth that lingers and slowly fades.