Blair Athol 2008 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Blair Athol 2008 JE

Blair Athol

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
55.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Blair Athol
Distillation Year
02.12.2008
Bottling Year
29.03.2021
Cask Types
1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Hogshead Finish

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€107.50(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just had a nip of this. 🥃 Smells like peat smoke straight off, proper earthy. Then it gets sweet, kinda like honey or vanilla custard 🍯. Goes down smooth, warms you up inside. Realy nice for a chilly evening. No harshness, just cosy vibes 🔥.

2#2

Right, so this one's a bit of a journey! 🥃 First hit is really rich and sweet – kinda like proper caramel & vanilla. Then it gets all smoky and leathery, complex stuff. A good bit of spice and nutty warmth comes through too, with maybe a hint of dried fruit. Finish is long and warm, a lovely smoky hug. Quite the character, this one. 👍

3#3

Blimey, this one's got a right nice smokey kick, like sittin' by a proper bonfire. 🔥 You get a bit of that peaty earthiness too, kinda muddy in a good way. Underneath, there's some fruity sweetness—apples or pears, maybe? 🍎 And a touch of vanilla and caramel, smooth as anything. 😊 Oh, and a hint of spice at the end, makes it a bit interesting. Overall, quite a lovely dram, innit?

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