Blair Athol 23 Year (2017 Special Release)

This is a walnutty whisky. Not everyone likes walnuts and it’s not a style of dram I’d want every day. But that earthy flavor makes for an interesting change, especially when it’s coated in oily goodness and sandwiched between a honeyed nose and a silky finish. In a different league to the rather pedestrian 12 year Flora & Fauna.

Drammers club online pour. Very good even though somewhat harsh on palate and finish and not as good as first editions blair Athol I had a month ago. Nose: Raisins, Strawberries, Raspberries, Prunes, Hazlenuts, Almonds, Oak, Citrus, Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Malt, Cinnamon, Cloves, Sultanas, Peanut Butter, Apples, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar Palate: Raisins, Almonds, Hazlenuts, Walnuts, Plums, Toffee, Dark Chocolate, Apple, Vanilla, Pepper, Malt, Citrus, Oak, Grilled Meats Finish: Raisins, Flowers, Citrus, Pepper, Vanilla, Toffee, Hazlenuts