Description
Blair Athol 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a rich, sherried Highland single malt whisky known for its full-bodied character, dried fruit sweetness, and warming spice. This 12-year-old expression is part of Diageo’s Flora & Fauna series, which highlights lesser-known distilleries. Blair Athol, located in Pitlochry, is a key component in Bell’s blended whisky, but this single malt bottling reveals its distinctive house style. Matured in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 43% ABV, it offers a robust and satisfying dram.
On the nose, it presents muscat grapes, Madeira wine, dried apricots, and treacle toffee, with a hint of brimstone and tar. There’s also a subtle minty herbal note and a touch of oak char. The palate is rich and mouth-filling, with flavours of red berries, raisins, blackcurrants, and a mulled wine warmth. Notes of grape juice, sandalwood, cumin, and paprika emerge with time. The finish is slightly dry and spicy, with a curious sweetness that lingers after the initial acidity, and hints of toasty oak and syrup round out the experience.
Blair Athol 12 is often praised for its Christmas pudding richness and complex spice profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy sherried malts with a bit of Highland depth.
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