The Blair Athol 2007 – 100 Proof Exceptional Cask Edition #9 is an intense and characterful single malt whisky from the Eastern Highlands, bottled by Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2025 after 17 years of maturation, this whisky was matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts.
Bottled at a robust 57.1% ABV (equivalent to 100 British Proof), this Blair Athol is bottled at its full strength – naturally non-chill filtered and with its natural color.
Nose: Aromas of vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit emerge delicately. Mouth: On the palate, there are notes of cereal, honey and black pepper, with a creamy texture. Finish: The finish is long and aromatic, leaving a warm sensation of toasted oak and sweet spices.
Nose: Peaty smoke, underlined by notes of orange peel, tangy fruit and a hint of ember. A hint of vanilla sweetness and some freshly sawn oak spices.
Mouth: Peaty with a stronger toasted note, some pepper, light balsamic acidity, sweet spices. Cedar and leather with nice complexity thanks to the sherry casks.
Finish: Harmonious. The sherry influence is clearly present, as are the sweet spices.
Nose: Delicate aromas of dried fruit, honey and vanilla. Mouth: There are notes of caramel, ripe fruit and toasted oak, offering a balanced and harmonious taste experience. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving spicy, woody notes on the palate that linger pleasantly.
Nose - Heather Honey with hints of cinnamon and toffee bonbon. Very subtle hints of peat smoke.
Palate - Creamy vanilla spice gives way to more overt smoky charcoal notes, especially with the addition of water. Smoke doesn’t dominate and is balanced by the sweet honey and spice flavours.
Finish - Full bodied, silky mouth feel with a dry, tangy and lingering aftertaste, coupled with delicious spice notes.