Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.1%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £64.9
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Blair Athol's 8-year-old from Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection, distilled 2015, transitions from bourbon hogshead to a combination of first-fill Port and Madeira casks for final maturation. The sherry and fortified wine finishing introduces dark stone fruit, dried berry, and subtle oak tannins to the Highland malt base. Medium body with warming finish defines this independent bottling. Suits those exploring how cask finishing shapes young Highland character.
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Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 8-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 52.1% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Blair Athol's 8-year-old from Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection, distilled 2015, transitions from bourbon hogshead to a combination of first-fill Port and Madeira casks for final maturation. The sherry and fortified wine finishing introduces dark stone fruit, dried berry, and subtle oak tannins to the Highland malt base. Medium body with warming finish defines this independent bottling. Suits those exploring how cask finishing shapes young Highland character.
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