Balblair 1985 Single Cask

EYE/NOSE Rich, shining gold shines out of the nosing glass. The nose captivates from the start with the sweet-aromatic freshness of split Golden Delicious apples and golden-yellow Williams Christ pears. Behind it, icing sugar and hints of spices such as marjoram and thyme, complemented by a hint of nutmeg. The oldie radiates a superior maturity in its fragrance without ever appearing musty. Like it a lot. PALATE Pleasantly strong on the tongue, the impression of the malt on the palate fully reflects the aromas from the nose. Great structure. Fat, full body. The fruity sweetness continues to build in the mouth, now held in check on the other side of the spectrum by stronger oak notes. is there honey I write it down first, but then cross it out again. Peach jam and whipped cream with vanilla pulp come to mind and powdered sugar is more like it. My palate feels extremely spoiled. The elegant malt, which can almost be called 'flatteringly drinkable', does not show any outstanding complexity. That doesn't hurt at all here, though, because it's clarity and straightforwardness that make the Balblair 1985 so tasty. No distractions - full concentration on the essentials. FINISH/CONCLUSION Long and warming. Oak spiciness gives an idea of the true age of the malt without losing points through bitterness - this was bottled at the perfect time for my taste. A great, honest gem, without bitterness and off notes, which gives me all-round joy. I don't know what I would have to complain about in terms of quality.