Blair Athol Chairman's Choice 25 Year Old - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.7%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £267.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Leathery, Tobacco, Dried Fruit, Sherried
- Description
- Blair Athol's Highland character matured for 25 years in a single refill hogshead and selected by Fred Laing in 2023 as a Chairman's Choice addition to the Xtra Old Particular collection. This 1997 distillate was bottled at cask strength with 140 bottles released.
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Blair Athol Chairman's Choice 25 Year Old - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 25-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, leathery, tobacco, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Blair Athol's Highland character matured for 25 years in a single refill hogshead and selected by Fred Laing in 2023 as a Chairman's Choice addition to the Xtra Old Particular collection. This 1997 distillate was bottled at cask strength with 140 bottles released.
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