SMWS Code
68.97
Distillery
Blair Athol
ABV
56.8%
Age
14 Years
Cask
Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 1st Fill Ex-Px Hogshead
Distilled
August 24, 2007
Region
Highland
Flavor Profile
Spicy & Sweet
Category
Scotch
Tasting Notes
The whisky presents an enticing array of savory and sweet aromatics, with notes of smoky bacon, creamy gruyere cheese, and toasted malt bread with raisins. Upon adding water, sweet spice notes emerge, reminiscent of gingerbread, cinnamon, plum sauce, and dry-roasted peanuts.
It delivers a complex interplay of umami-rich flavors, with beef and prosciutto notes alongside earthy potato dumplings and herbal burdock character balanced by a refreshing cola-like sweetness.
The finish is dry and peppery, with lingering notes of roasted nuts and warming spices that gradually fade, leaving a clean and slightly austere final impression.