Blair Athol 1976 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Blair Athol 1976 Sa

Blair Athol

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.3
★★★

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
28 years
ABV
45%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Blair Athol
Distillation Year
1976
Bottling Year
2004
Cask Types
Sherry

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€460.17(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just had a wee dram 🥃. Smells lovely, hint of honey🍯 and apples. Taste is warm, bit spicy going down. Finish lingers, little smoke 🔥. Definetly good for a quiet nite. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Aye, this one’s a funny wee thing. 😄 Whiffs first, you get fresh greeen appels and a hint of elderflower, sorta meadowy. Palate, it’s all new-make spirit at the go—defo a young kick—then softens into baked apple wi’ a dust of cinamon. The oak comes thru later, warm and a bit nutty, like almond paste. Finish sits still, gentle spice, and I’m left starin’ at the glass thinkin’ *just one more sip*. Could do wi’ a splash of watter. Cheers! 🥃

3#3

Nose: Right off, gettin' hit with a big whiff of green apples and fresh pears 🍏. Then comes this warm, cozy smell... like cinnamon sticks and a bit of honey. After a minute or so, there's a gentle puff of smoke, not a bonfire, more like a distant campfire. Smells proper autumnal, that. Palate: First sip is all about the fruit - those apples again, maybe a bit of orange peel now. It's got a lovely creamy, slightly waxy texture, coats the tongue nicely. Then the spices kick in, nutmeg and a touch of black pepper, but it's not aggressive. There's a definite caramel sweetness in there too, balancing it all out. Finish: Long and warming, that. The smoke comes back, just a whisper of peat, and leaves you with this pleasant dried fruit and dark chocolatey aftertaste. Sits in the chest like a hug. Very moorish. 🥃

4#4

Right, so this one starts a bit sharp, like a crisp autumn morning. 🍂 Then it mellows into something warmer... hints of toasted nuts, maybe a bit of vanilla? Finish is medium-long, leaves a pleasant tingle. Quite moreish, really. Could sit with this by the fire. 🔥

5#5

Well, this dram's got a real smoky nose, innit? 🌫️ Like, first sip you get that peaty kick, kinda earthy. Then there's a lovely sweetness comin' through, maybe honey or toffee? 🍯 Oh, and a bit of fruitiness – apples or pears, I reckon. It's quite smooth on the palate, not too harsh. Finishes with a nice spicy warmth, like cinnamon or ginger. Perfect for a cozy night in. 😊 Cheers! 🥃

6#6

Just had a sip of this whisky, and it's proper lush! 🥃 Starts with a burst of apple and honey 🍯, then gets all warm and spicy like cinnamon. Feels smooth going down, real comforting on a cold evening. A hint of smoke too, which I quite fancy. 😌

7#7

Right, this one's got a proper smoky kick with hints of honey and oak. Really warming on the way down, like a cozy evening by the fire. 🥃🔥 Sometimes I get a bit of fruitiness too, maybe apple or pear? Smooth finish, though. 😊 Just wish it was a tad more complex, but hey, still lovely.

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