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Blair Athol 2005 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Blair Athol

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
14 years
ABV
58.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Blair Athol
Distillation Year
05.10.2005
Bottling Year
01.10.2019
Cask Types
Ex-Bourbon Hogshead

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Lowest Price:£92.75(2024-02-28)

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In just the past 5 years, visitor numbers to Scotch whisky distilleries have nearly doubled. In 2018, approximately 2 million people visited distilleries to learn more about Scotch whisky. One might think that reputation and proximity to main roads are prerequisites for attracting large numbers of visitors, but this is not the case. Among the 5 distilleries most popular with visitors, 3 are on islands—Arran, Skye, and Harris. Perhaps most surprising is Harris distillery on the remote Outer Hebrides, which attracted over 90,000 visitors in 2018, and this was only its third year of operation! Blair Athol Distillery, meanwhile, has consistently benefited from traffic on the A9 highway heading north from Edinburgh to the Highlands. The distillery is the most visited of all Diageo distilleries, receiving 89,000 visitors in 2018. In the past year, the distillery has also developed a new feature: converting a disused Clynelish mashtun into a whisky tasting bar! Blair Athol is the spiritual home of Bell's blended whisky. The connection was established in 1896 when Bell was just starting out, and this relationship became even closer when Bell purchased the distillery in 1933. Arthur Bell & Sons, the creators of the Bell's brand, remained an independent family business far longer than most Scottish traditional family enterprises, only being acquired by Guinness in 1985 before merging into Diageo Group. The distillery's equipment includes an 8.2-ton semi-lauter mashtun, 6 stainless steel washbacks, and 2 stills. Most of the spirit produced for Bell's matures in bourbon casks, with the remainder in sherry casks. Over the past few years, the distillery has operated 5 days a week, producing 12 mashes weekly, which translates to approximately 2 million liters of new make spirit. Blair Athol also employs both short (46 hours) and long (104 hours) fermentation times. Due to the incorporation of a cloudy wort, the new make spirit carries distinct nutty and malty flavors. The only official regular bottling is a 12-year-old expression in the Flora & Fauna series. Additionally, in autumn 2017, a 23-year-old expression matured in European oak sherry casks was released as part of Diageo's Special Releases series.
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HoneyHoney
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CreamCream
CaramelCaramel
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Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Kirsty Adams

Kirsty Adams

May 7, 2026, 12:21:28

Oh mate, this whisky's got proper depth. Nose is all smoky and leathery 🔥, like a campfire on a chilly night. Taste-wise, it's smooth with a bit of honey sweetness 🍯 and maybe some dried fruit notes 🍎. Finish lingers, a touch spicy and warming 😊. Loving it by the fire with some good company!

Jamie James

Jamie James

May 4, 2026, 15:21:53

Oh, this whisky's got a proper nice vibe, hasn't it? 🍯 On the nose, there's a smokey hint mixed with some sweet honey notes – kinda like a cozy fireplace on a chilly night. Tastewise, it's smooth as, with a bit of vanilla and a subtle spicy kick that lingers. The finish? Warm and long, innit. 🔥 Perfect for sippin' after work, I reckon. 😊 (Note: Based on the provided keywords, though they're a bit jumbled, I've inferred common flavors like smoke and honey to describe the experience from a personal perspective.)

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

Apr 29, 2026, 11:02:04

Alright, mate, this one's got a real smoky vibe, like a bonfire on a crisp autumn night. Sweet notes of honey and a hint of spice hit ya, followed by a smooth, oaky finish. Quite the treat! 😊 Oh, and there's a touch of fruitiness in there, maybe apple or pear, that lingers nicely. Cheers!

Jade Mason

Jade Mason

Apr 28, 2026, 11:48:03

Right, so cracking this open, pours a lovely deep amber, eh? 👀 Nose is all rounds, like a warm slice of malt loaf drizzled with runny honey 🍯 and a wee bit of stewed orchard fruit—think baked apples with a smidgen of cinnamon. 🍎✨ Let it sit a moment and there’s this quiet whisper of sea spray and an earthy, almost bonfire-night-toffee vibe? Weird but it works. 🔥🌊 Sip time. First off, it’s silkier than expected, proper velvet round the gums. 🍫 A quick flash of citrus peel—orange, maybe tangerine—then a sudden wave of that malty, biscuity spine. The spice creeps up on ya, gentle black pepper and a prickle of ginger. Not a peat monster at all, just a soft, smouldery smoke drifting behind the fruit, like a distant chiminea. 🍂🔥 Finish is where it sings. Medium-long, the oak finally peeks out, drying just a touch, but then that honey and a bit of salted caramel pop back to say “ta-ra.” Ends with a little zingy lift, almost a spearmint chill? It’s odd but I keep goin back for more. 🍯🍋 A dram with personality, this one. Wobbles a bit round the edges but feels proper honest and hand-crafted, like summat your mate’s gran would pour if she secretly trained in a distillery. 🥃👵 Slàinte, yeah?

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