Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 1909775/77/78/79) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £65.28
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Blair Athol's 2008 distillate spent 12 years in bourbon hogsheads followed by a finishing period in first fill Oloroso sherry casks, then bottled by Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection in a limited run of 1,506 bottles.
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Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 1909775/77/78/79) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 12-year-old single malt from Blair Athol (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, chocolate, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Blair Athol's 2008 distillate spent 12 years in bourbon hogsheads followed by a finishing period in first fill Oloroso sherry casks, then bottled by Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection in a limited run of 1,506 bottles.
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