A big hitting Highland dram, fully matured in a red wine barrique from California and bottled by Scotch whisky bottlers, Berry Brothers & Rudd. Distilled in 2009 and matured for 12 years in cask #307583, only 234 bottles have been filled at cask strength for the Spring Release 2022 collection.
Tasting Notes
Awards
Nose
This punchy dram was matured full term in an ex- Californian red wine barrique, the nose is initially dominated by warm baking spices, however time in the glass brings out Blair Athol’s trademark stewed apple notes.
Palate
On the palate high alcohol and spicy oak integrate beautifully to form an attacking character that demands attention - make no mistake though, this whisky shows complexity and subtlety, but it requires a little water to bring out the light apple and pear notes, and perhaps a little grilled lime and wood polish.
Finish
Very powerful, but worth wresting into submission.