Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £63.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Blair Athol's 2013 distillation matured for nine years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, creating a Highland single malt with rich, honeyed character. Expect dried fruit, warm spice, and the influence of sherry's oxidative aging to shape both nose and palate. The finish carries length and subtle oak tannins. A limited release of 287 bottles from The Red Cask Company, suited to those seeking sherried Highland malt.
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Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is a 9-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, cooked fruit, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Blair Athol's 2013 distillation matured for nine years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, creating a Highland single malt with rich, honeyed character. Expect dried fruit, warm spice, and the influence of sherry's oxidative aging to shape both nose and palate. The finish carries length and subtle oak tannins. A limited release of 287 bottles from The Red Cask Company, suited to those seeking sherried Highland malt.
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