{"title":"Blair Athol | Highland","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Blair_Athol_Distillery_in_Pitlochory_across_the_river.jpg?v=1777271873\" alt=\"View of Blair Athol Distillery from across the river in Pitlochry\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSituated in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, right at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eBlair Athol\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the oldest and most beautiful working distilleries in Scotland. Founded in 1798, its historic stone buildings are famously draped in rich green ivy, drawing pure water from the ancient Allt Dour, which translates from Gaelic as the 'burn of the otter'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile a vast majority of the spirit produced here is destined to provide the rich, nutty heart of the famous Bell's blend, the distillery's rare single malt releases are an absolute hidden gem and highly prized by whisky lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eHighland single malt\u003c\/b\u003e style of Blair Athol is completely unpeated, yet it packs an incredible depth of flavour. Known for its wonderfully rich, deep-toned character, a typical dram delivers gorgeous notes of spiced fruitcake, toasted walnuts, and sweet apricot, often elevated by maturation in European oak sherry casks. It is a fantastic choice for those who enjoy a heavier, robust whisky without the coastal smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blair-athol-12-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Blair Athol 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eBlair Athol 12 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e is a brilliant, hidden gem of the Highland region. While the majority of the spirit produced at this incredibly picturesque, ivy-clad distillery provides the heart of the famous Bell's blend, a very small amount is held back to be bottled as a single malt. This release, part of the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Fauna\u003c\/strong\u003e series, perfectly showcases the distillery's heavy, robust house style. To create this rich profile, the liquid spends twelve years maturing in European oak casks that previously held sherry. This wood choice completely transforms the whisky, adding incredible weight, depth, and layers of dark, sweet fruit without masking the quality of the base spirit. Pour a measure and the aroma is immediately inviting, offering deep waves of rich Christmas cake, sweet raisins, and a touch of dark treacle. On the palate, it is beautifully full-bodied and mouth-coating. Expect delicious flavours of dried apricot, dark chocolate, and spiced fruitcake, all leading into a warming, lingering finish packed with oak and baking spice. It is an absolutely phenomenal choice for anyone who enjoys a heavier, sherried whisky without any coastal smoke. It shines beautifully after dinner, sipped neat or with just a single drop of water to unlock the sweeter fruit notes. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA deeply rich and full-bodied Highland single malt bursting with Christmas cake, raisins, and spice...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blair Athol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521835164029,"sku":"NVBLAIRATHOL12YO","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BlairAthol12BT.jpg?v=1730021111"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Blair_Athol_Distillery_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1777272033","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/blair-athol.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}