Blair Athol 26 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £260.5
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- This 1997 Blair Athol matured for 26 years in a single sherry butt, yielding a Highland single malt of depth and richness. Bottled by Hunter Laing at 50% ABV for the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary series, only 290 bottles were produced in October 2023.
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Blair Athol 26 Year Old 1997 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is a 26-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, toasted, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1997 Blair Athol matured for 26 years in a single sherry butt, yielding a Highland single malt of depth and richness. Bottled by Hunter Laing at 50% ABV for the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary series, only 290 bottles were produced in October 2023.
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