Code
Distillery
Blair Athol
Name
Bake-Off
Producer
SMWS
Region
Highland
Age
14 years
ABV
53.5%
Bottler Type
Independent
Category
Scotch
Flavor Profile
Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits
Confectionery and baked pastry — pomegranate molasses drizzled on lemon sponge cake, coffee crème caramel and hints of aromatic VORS oloroso, evolving to cherries, marzipan and orange liqueurs. Water brings rum fudge, ginger cake, peppermint tea and a wonderfully deep leather and tobacco combo.
Hot cross buns, deep and satisfying spiciness, booze-soaked trifle and a smörgåsbord of fig jam, cinnamon pastries, runny honey and fruit compotes. With water: dark chocolate, Turkish delight and candied walnuts.
Long, warming and citrus-tinged afterglow.
SMWS 68.51 (Blair Athol 2006, 14yr, 53.5%). Heady, confectionery-forward dram with deep sherry influence.