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Blair Athol distillery stands at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Perthshire. From the water of the Allt Dour burn comes a whisky with a mellow deep-toned aroma, a strong fruity flavour and a smooth finish – an irreplaceable contributor to the Bell's Blend, one of the most popular blended whiskies in the UK.

Blair Athol 23 Year Old Sherry Cask Special Releases 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
Blair Athol 23 Year Old Sherry Cask Special Releases 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
Blair Athol 23 Year Old Sherry Cask Special Releases 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

Blair Athol 23 Year Old Sherry Cask Special Releases 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

70cl 58.4%
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A superlative example of Blair Athol, one of the Highlands’ most under-appreciated distilleries. Characterised by Blair Athol’s signature nutty, spicy character, this cask-strength single malt is full of candied peel, baked apples, chocolate and fruit-cake flavours.

This limited-edition 23-year-old whisky has been aged in ex-sherry European oak casks, resulting in a rich, full-bodied dram in quintessential Blair Athol style. A great choice for fans of sherry-aged whisky and the first time the distillery has been included in Diageo’s Special Releases.

Serving Suggestion:
Blair Athol works best served in a traditional whisky glass, neat or with a drop of water to better hold it's sweetness.

Region A little-known Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Appearance Polished mahogany.
Body Medium to full bodied, but not cloying.
Nose Muscat grapes and Madeira wine, brimstone in the background, even tar. Dried apricots in the foreground, and treacle toffee.
Palate Rich and mouth-filling, with a good balance.
Finish A curious sweetness is introduced at the end, after the acidity and dryish finish has passed.

Expert Reviews

Insights from some of the best in the business

The nose is mellow and sherried, with brittle toffee. Sweet and fragrant. Relatively rich on the palate, with malt, raisins, sultanas and sherry. The finish is lengthy, elegant and slowly drying.

Gavin D Smith, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.85

The obvious sherry ageing really suits Blair Athol. It is a malt that matures quickly, and this is very sophisticated for its age. A lovely whisky.

Michael Jackson 2000, Whisky Magazine, Issue 11

The nose is rich and full, with orange and citrus fruit. The palate, too, is big and chunky, with some tannin and spice in the mix, and water, parma violet notes.

Dominic Roskrow, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.85