Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: The Sipping Shed 70cl / 59.1%
An extremely promising 11-year-old Blair Athol single cask bottled by Leeds-based indie bottlers The Sipping Shed.
Just 114 bottles of this Blair Athol 11-year-old were released, bottled from a refill sherry hogshead (Cask 301012) at a potent cask strength of 59.1%. For fans of muscular, rich fruity Highland whisky this looks like great value.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Blair Athol |
| Bottler |
The Sipping Shed |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highland |
| Bottling Year | 2021 |
| Age | 11 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 114 |
| Cask Type | Refill Sherry Hogshead |
| Cask Number | 301012 |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 59.1% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Immediate wow factor – dried fruit, peaches, nectarine and Bakewell tart. Jammy and intense. The refill sherry cask adds sweet spice but never overwhelms the distinct distillery character that adds floral notes and a hint of herbal heather. The nose on this whisky is just delightful so take your time.
Palate: A rich palate with dried fruits from the refill sherry cask combining delightfully with cooked stone fruits from the elegant spirit which also provides a gentle herbaceous element that plays with the wood spice from the cask. There’s a touch of cinnamon over a malty nuttiness, mocha and creamy toffee. A wonderful, warming whisky, complex and intriguing yet very approachable and easily tamed with a drop of water.
Finish: A delightful finish balancing fruity notes with spices. Impressive length, improved with just a drop of water.