Blair Athol 18 Year Old Bicentenary / Sherry Cask Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- This 1998 Blair Athol 18-year-old was bottled at cask strength (56.7%) to commemorate the distillery's bicentenary, from active sherry wood that gives it richness without heaviness. Ripe stone fruits, warm spice, and notes of dried figs meld with the intense vanilla and wood tannins characteristic of quality sherry cask influence. The robust ABV delivers a full-bodied experience with a persistent, warming finish that showcases both the distillery character and the cask's contribution. A hidden gem for Highland enthusiasts seeking cask-strength maturity and authentic distillery bottling provenance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Bicentenary / Sherry Cask Highland Whisky is a from Blair Athol (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1998 Blair Athol 18-year-old was bottled at cask strength (56.7%) to commemorate the distillery's bicentenary, from active sherry wood that gives it richness without heaviness. Ripe stone fruits, warm spice, and notes of dried figs meld with the intense vanilla and wood tannins characteristic of quality sherry cask influence. The robust ABV delivers a full-bodied experience with a persistent, warming finish that showcases both the distillery character and the cask's contribution. A hidden gem for Highland enthusiasts seeking cask-strength maturity and authentic distillery bottling provenance.
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