Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.3%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £75
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Blair Athol's 2008 distillate matured for 12 years before a finishing period in Bordeaux wine cask, bottled at cask strength by DS Tayman in July 2021 as one of just 94 bottles. The wine cask finish adds complexity to this Highland malt, layering fruit and oak influence over the distillery's characteristic orchard and honey notes.
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Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition Cask Strength - DS Tayman is a 12-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Scotland), bottled at 51.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, toasted, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Blair Athol's 2008 distillate matured for 12 years before a finishing period in Bordeaux wine cask, bottled at cask strength by DS Tayman in July 2021 as one of just 94 bottles. The wine cask finish adds complexity to this Highland malt, layering fruit and oak influence over the distillery's characteristic orchard and honey notes.
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