A 26 year old Blair Athol, distilled in 1989 and left to mature until 2016, then bottled by Càrn Mòr for their Celebration of the Cask range. 155 bottles filled from hogshead #6457 at 53.6%.
Tasting Notes
Blair Athol 26 Year Old Single Cask 6457 Tasting Notes
Appearance: Amber.
Nose: Gorgeous stewed apples. Very mead-like, with heather honey and a touch of peppermint. The mint feels more apparent with time. A little bit of mango and pineapple.
Palate: Moreish. Excellent show of older vanilla notes, toffee, mixed with orange marmalade and crab apple jelly. Quite herbal too, and just a touch of woodiness beginning to dominate. Then the fruits rush back in: stewed apples once again, and a touch of nutmeg.
Finish: Long, fruity, mouth-watering, with delightful - and not at all overpowering - warmth.
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