Gordon & MacPhail·Connoisseurs ChoiceBalblair

This Gordon & MacPhail bottling is a single malt Scotch whisky from Balblair, distilled in 1996 and released at 28 years old. It is a single cask, bottled at natural cask strength of 50.4% ABV, which means it comes from one barrel and is not diluted before bottling.

Matured in a refill bourbon barrel, this style typically highlights the distillery character while adding gentle notes of oak, vanilla, and soft fruit rather than heavy wood influence. For a novice drinker, expect an older whisky that may show more depth and structure, with the strength adding extra intensity in the glass.