{"product_id":"balblair-15-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Balblair 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalblair 15 Year Old is a Highland single malt matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and then in first-fill Spanish oak butts, bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill-filtered and with natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalblair, in Edderton on the Dornoch Firth, is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, founded in 1790. The 15 Year Old is tropical and mature, with the texture of melted chocolate: round and velvety, yet developed and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings leatherwood honey and gingerbread, with juicy prunes and fresh lemon peel. On the palate come dark chocolate, tropical fruit and mixed spice, and the finish is long and mellow, with creamy vanilla and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in an elegant gift box, it is a superb gift for lovers of sherried Highland malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanish oak butts that once held sherry bring dried fruit, spice and a deeper colour to Balblair's naturally fruity spirit, and at fifteen years the two cask styles are beautifully integrated. Balblair is known for releasing its whiskies at well-judged ages that show the spirit at its best, and the 15 Year Old sits at the heart of the core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leatherwood honey, gingerbread, prunes and lemon peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, tropical fruit and mixed spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and mellow, with creamy vanilla and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balblair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon American oak, then first-fill Spanish oak butts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, gingerbread or aged cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it matured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ex-bourbon American oak, then first-fill Spanish oak butts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill-filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is non-chill-filtered with natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balblair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023280959797,"sku":"VWS_200421678","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9612.webp?v=1793653573","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/balblair-15-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}