Berry Bros. & Rudd

Blair Athol 14 Years Old 2011 The Auld and The Bold

ABV: 56.9% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled in 2011 at the Blair Athol Distillery, known for their rich, nutty and malty Highland malt. It was aged for 14 years and drawn from a single Viognier wine cask, which brought a curious twist to the malt's robust core. The nose opens with tropical fruit salad, alongside honeyed brioche and teasing whisp of soft cheese rind. On the palate, coconut cream and apricot mingle with barley sugar and a cooling trace of mint, all wrapped up in a sumptuous, waxy texture. A gentle undercurrent of toasted oak and lemon curd carries through the finish, with echoes of candied ginger, and a distant floral lift.


Bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Berry Bros. & Rudd for their The Auld and the Bold Collection.
£85.00

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Highland
Distillery Blair Athol
Cask type Viognier Wine Cask Finish
Bottling company Berry Bros. & Rudd
Outrun 264 Bottles
Whisky type Single Malt
Cask number 308064

Blair Athol Distillery was established in 1798, situated south of the scenic town of Pitlochry, by John Stewart and Robert Robertson. Initially, it was called Aldour, named after their water source. However, the distillery didn't see much success, and it was soon closed. In 1826, John Robertson reopened the distillery and renamed it Blair Athol. Since then, it has changed hands several times and is currently owned by Diageo. Blair Athol’s nutty and spicy malt is now at the heart of Bell's Blended Whisky.