Blair Athol Small Batch 2008 8 Years Single Malt Whisky

Blair Athol 2008 JE

Blair Athol

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.2
★★★

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
8 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Blair Athol
Distillation Year
2008
Bottling Year
2017
Cask Types
1st Fill, Refill Bourbon Barrels

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€72.83(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Blimey, this dram's got a right proper smoky vibe, like a cozy bonfire in autumn. 🥃 Then there's a touch of honey and vanilla, smooth as silk, innit? A wee bit of spice creeps in at the finish, kinda like cinnamon on your tongue. 🎉 Love it! 😊 Cheers to that! 👍

2#2

Honestly, this dram hits me like a cozy bonfire night. First sip, you get this rich, smoky vibe—like charred oak logs 🔥. Then it kinda mellows out into something sweet, maybe a bit of honey or toffee 🍯. There's a spicy kick there too, warming you right up. It lingers, y'know? Leaves a bit of that woody, slightly fruity thing on the tongue. Really moreish. Cheers! 🥃

3#3

Blimey, this whisky's got a right kick! 😅 Start off a bit sour, like sourdough bread, then mellows into sweet caramel and a touch of honey. There's a loevly vanilla note too, with a hint of smoke – maybe peaty? Reminds me of a drizzly afternoon in the Cotswolds. 🌧️ Quite moreish, that!

4#4

Right, this one's a bit of a journey. First sip, you get this lovely, warm wave of honey and a bit of baked apple. 🍯 Then the middle part gets interesting... a little peppery kick comes through, followed by some nutty, toasted oak. Quite cozy, really. The finish is long and gentle, fading out with a soft, smoky note and a hint of dried fruit. Reminds me of sitting by the fire on a rainy day. 🌧️ Definitely a "sipping" whisky, not a rushing one. Slows you down in the best way.

5#5

Just had a sip, honestly? 😮‍💨 First hit is kinda smoky, like a bonfire but sweet, ya know? Then some vanilla and apple come through, maybe a bit of toffee too. 🍎 Oh and there's this weird lovely thing... like old leather books or something, but in a good way! Haha, sounds mad but trust me. Finishes dry, like dark chocolate. Rich stuff. 🥃

6#6

Alright, this one's a proper hug in a glass. 🥃 First nose? Banging peat smoke, like a cosy bonfire on the moors. Then you get this lovely orchrd fruit sweetness underneath, maybe baked apples. Palate's rich and full. Starts with that smokiness, but then there's this waxy, oaky sweetness that comes through, a bit of dark chocolate. It's got a proper long, warm finish that just hangs around. Very moorish. 😋

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