Blair Athol 11y 2009 Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Cask Parcel N°5 48%

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Like a Friday night treat – fruit-and-nut milk chocolate, immediately replaced by butter shor tbread biscuits, left to cool on a baking tray. A waft of cinnamon lollipops appears, hinting at the comfor ting spice to come.

PALATE

Crumbly ginger snaps and Kent-honey-chocolate truffles abound at first sip. This moves onto a smattering of buttery caramelised cashew nuts and a sprinkle of crushed aniseed. Fudge-sauce-smothered pancakes arrive to envelop the senses.

FINISH

Cream crackers and thick slices of smooth, nutty Comté cheese linger with notes of baking spice.

ABOUT RESERVE CASKS

The Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Casks are a flavour-led exploration of fine single malts, bottled in small batches of four to ten casks. Each parcel of bottles shows the variety of styles and flavours found across Scotland, and the differences in angel’s share depending on region. Bottled at a consistent 48% with no added colour and no chill-filtration, the Reserve Casks are intended to suit the palates of both novices and experts alike.