✦ Neatly Summary

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is a 12-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, cooked fruit, new wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.

This independently bottled Blair Athol was distilled in November 2009, initially aged in American oak, then finished in Cadillac wine casks—an unconventional choice that adds floral sweetness and subtle fruitiness to the Highland malt's natural spice. Bottled at 12 years and 46% from a single cask (306 bottles), the wine finish softens Blair Athol's typically robust character without overwhelming it. A limited, experimental release for those curious about unusual cask finishes on Highland malts.

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