Blair Athol Distillery
ABV 46%
Seems a little young but that’s not stopping it.
Rob Allanson
Berrys' Own Selection
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Brand
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bottler
1998
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2009
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cinder toffee,Chantilly cream, vanilla pods.Pretty malty, biscuity but with a lemon citrus tang.
Palate: More autumn leaves notes come through, that humidor tone. Bags of spice wash the palate.
Finish: Quite hot with that spice note lingering.
Comment: Seems a little young but that’s not stopping it.
Score: 7.2
Taster
Nose: Creamy caramel and vanilla, Twix bar, some sweet citrus.With water, lemon and honey toddy.
Palate: Much grungier than the nose. Savoury and earthy green salad. Sappy and immature or at least unbalanced. A big hit of spice.
Finish: Medium, hot and peppery.
Comment: Disappointing. Should have been left with the blending stock.
Score: 6.1
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