Blair Athol changed hands several times during the 1800s and eventually closed in 1932. A year later the distillery was acquired by Arthur Bell and Sons and today as much as 95% of the outturn is bourbon-matured and used in Bell’s blended products. The whisky boasts a swift maturation and the remaining five or so percent of spirit is aged in sherry casks and sold as single malt, mostly by independent bottlers. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. 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.

We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery 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. Crafted with the utmost dedication and attention to detail, this exceptional bottle is a must-have addition to any whisky collection. Whether you're a connoisseur or a whisky enthusiast, the Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (Mossburn) whisky is sure to surprise and delight your senses. We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets.On the nose: Apple, toffee and vanilla, Angelica, saffron, baked apples, peaches, lily, buttery toast, brandy-soaked raisins. 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”). We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof.

At the riverbank, the river level is a good 2 feet higher than last week. The North Esk is renowned for salmon and trout but never gained the same fame as rivers such as the Tweed or Tay. It’s a spate river given to significant fluctuations in water level, with good finishing when the water is up. Three fishermen are waist-deep in the frigid waters about 300 yards downstream, so we turn west and head up stream hoping to spot an elusive otter. 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. 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. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.A little further along the north bank, closer to Marykirk village, passing a few nodding acquaintances, I find a strand line from recent high water which seems to be a good place for further photography and another small sample. Nose - Sweet and dry sherry but leaning to the latter. Fresh raisins and soft dried figs with a little vanilla if you persist. There's some leather and pale blonde tobacco notes. Slight minerality or chalky note too with a hint of match box that's well integrated. Nutty and a waft of peat smoke - again persistence pays off with this nose. Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, your use of and membership to the Service are exclusively governed by Dutch law. We shall first try to settle any dispute over a dram of whisky. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.