Blair Athol 8 Year Old / Special Light / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Blair Athol
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £180
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- Blair Athol's 8-year-old 1980s bottling is distilled at the Highland distillery that forms the heart of Bell's blended Scotch, bottled at 40% ABV. Expect the lighter, elegant Highland character typical of the distillery with subtle orchard fruit and gentle spice. A period piece from the 1980s that captures the lighter house style of that era.
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Blair Athol 8 Year Old / Special Light / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky is a from Blair Athol (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, toasted, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Blair Athol's 8-year-old 1980s bottling is distilled at the Highland distillery that forms the heart of Bell's blended Scotch, bottled at 40% ABV. Expect the lighter, elegant Highland character typical of the distillery with subtle orchard fruit and gentle spice. A period piece from the 1980s that captures the lighter house style of that era.
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