That Boutique-y Whisky Company Blair Athol 8 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 15

An indie Blair Athol brought to us by That Boutique-y Whisky Company. The whisky spent eight years maturing in a single hogshead before being bottled at a bold ABV as part of the End of the World series. Sticking to the theme, the usually lush foliage and bell-shaped topiary pictured on the label of these Boutique-y Blair Athol releases has been struck with a deadly case of box blight, leaving it with bare patches and brown leaves all over. Disastrous! Batch 15 is a release of 335 bottles at 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Crisp, sweet malt, and juicy orchard fruits, drizzled with honey are supported by elegant oak char.

Palate: Biscuity malt joins vibrant notes of citrus zest and delicate grassy herbs, with toasted oak bringing hints of vanilla pod.

Finish: Oaken vanilla lingers alongside a warming touch of ginger.