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Blair Athol 12 Year Old

Scotch Single Malt Highland
Age
12 years
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

The shape of Blair Athol 12 Year Old

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Bright golden amber with rich mahogany highlights.
Nose
Inviting nose of dried fruits, heather honey, and subtle wood spice. Hints of toffee and gentle smoke develop with water.
Palate
Smooth and warming palate with notes of orchard fruits, butterscotch, and warming spices. The sherry influence adds dried fruit complexity alongside the gentle Highland character.
Finish
Medium finish with lingering spice, oak, and a touch of smoke. Pleasant drying quality with persistent toffee notes.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels
  • ex-sherry casks

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