Blair Athol 28 Years Old 1998 Thompson Bros.

Thompson Bros.

Blair Athol 28 Years Old 1998 Thompson Bros.

ABV: 50.6% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled in 1998 at Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry, Perthshire, in the southern Highlands. Blair Athol is known for a rich, nutty and malty spirit with plenty of weight and texture.

It has been bottled by Thompson Bros., the independent bottler based at Dornoch Distillery in the Highlands, after 28 years maturing in a refill hogshead. The label artwork for this release is by KMGYEAH.

Nearly three decades in refill wood has allowed the spirit's own character to develop slowly, with the oak adding gentle spice and structure rather than dominating. Thompson Bros. describe the result as rich and mouth-coating, with ripe orchard and stone fruit, soft florals and a long, clean finish.

Bottled at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.

Nose

Honeysuckle and generous vanilla, then ripe mandarin and toasted almonds, with buttery golden pastry developing in the glass.

Palate

White grape and gentle heather honey, warming oak spice and a rich, mouth-coating texture, with peach and pear tartlet, subtle cashew and fragrant curry leaf.

Finish

Long and clean, with delicate tannins, lingering peach and juicy stone fruit, soft florals and frangipane.

£165.00

Tax included.

Pickup available at 472 Union Street
Blair Athol 28 Years Old 1998 Thompson Bros.

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  • 472 Union Street

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    Union Street
    472
    Aberdeen AB10 1TS
    United Kingdom

    +441224647433

PRODUCT INFO

Region Highland
Distillery Blair Athol
Cask type Refill hogshead
Bottling company Thompson Bros.
Outrun 269 bottles
Whisky type Single Malt
Blair Athol distillery logo

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.

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