Blair Athol 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna 70cl Bottle

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Unlike traditional sherry casks, this batch of Blair Athol whisky has been exclusively aged in brand-new, first-fill Bourbon barrels. This meticulous aging process results in a whisky that is naturally balanced and boasts a flavor profile unlike any other. It’s Sunday, mid-February, I’ve recently heard that otters have been spotted on the North Esk near my home. I have an afternoon free and select the Blair Athol 12 year old Flora and Fauna to accompany our walk. It’s most fitting, as the bottle sports an illustration of an otter inspired by a stream near the distillery in Blair Athol. For the purposes of the article, I take the bottle and a Glencairn glass, but would usually select a hipflask for such adventures. Here, despite the chilling effect of the wind, more flavour develops from this small pour. More apple, apple peelings, a deeper baked apple note. Then, slightly sour apple and homemade digestive biscuits. Swallowing gives a very smooth and gentle, but welcome warming sensation. Nose: Heavily sherried and nutty (it always amazes me how I always smell the sherry first, the nuts come afterwards), smoke, scents of peat Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”).

Taste - Good mouthfeel, full and rich (jammy?). Similar to the nose really with a fruity arrival that's sweeter than expected, some of that leather note comes as it develops and then a tang of peat at the end. Robust. The East Coast mainline scheduled service crosses the viaduct with a roar sufficient to drown out the wind. The descending sun is an indication to return downstream. On the return, leg a murder of crows chatters in the treetops. After crossing the old Marykirk bridge again to the southern bank, powerful coal smoke from a nearby chimney heralds the evening. Finish - Medium. Leaves a nice rich, fruity coating with a touch of peat tingling the tongue. Quite dry at the end. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.We are entering the golden hour. Another small warming dram is called for whilst I study the river for otters. Flavours of apple, some apricot jam, light toffee and a little vanilla. Cold in the mouth initially holding onto it to before swallowing helps it warm up, and me, giving more flavour development. Slightly buttery and a little tart; perhaps pear frangipane tart. Slightly nutty. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. If no such law exists in a Member’s country of residence, the Member has to be over 21 years old to use the Service. We have the right to ask you to provide proof of your age and/or to provide further identification to prevent underage usage and/or for any other legal or legitimate purpose. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. On the nose: Apple, toffee and vanilla, Angelica, saffron, baked apples, peaches, lily, buttery toast, brandy-soaked raisins. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products.

After cutting up an embankment to our left, away from the mill, a taste of bitter orange zest develops on the palate. A little further upstream we cross the old Marykirk bridge, a longstanding crossing point of the Esk. A main road leads southeast towards the coast: Hillside, and then Montrose. The old road led toward the once prosperous market town. Crossing the bridge from south bank to north bank, a real toffee note develops that encourages a further pour to freshen the mouth. Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).But that's not all. This Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (Mossburn) whisky is a true masterpiece of complexity. Subtle hints of roasted hazelnuts and oaky tannins add depth and richness to each sip, elevating your whisky tasting experience to new heights.

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