Blair Athol 2009 Berry's Cask #307583

Blair Athol is located south of Pitlochry in the Vale of Athol, Perthshire. This area is often described as the “gateway to the Highlands”. Foliage-covered buildings have occupied the site since 1798, making Blair Athol one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.

This punchy dram was matured full term in an ex-Californian red wine barrique, the nose is initially dominated by warm baking spices, however time in the glass brings out Blair Athol’s trademark stewed apple notes. On the palate high alcohol and spicy oak integrate beautifully to form an attacking character that demands attention - make no mistake though, this whisky shows complexity and subtlety, but it requires a little water to bring out the light apple and pear notes, and perhaps a little grilled lime and wood polish. Very powerful, but worth wresting into submission.

Cask: California Wine Barique
Cask No: 307583
Region: Highland
Age: 12 years old
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2021
One of only 234 bottles available worldwide