Blair Athol
2008 - Mossburn Vintage Cask No.39
- 54.1
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
Situated in the town of Pitlochry, Perthshire, in the heart of the Highlands is Blair Athol Distillery. Blair Athol whisky forms the heart of the extremely popular Bell's blend. John Steward and Robert Robertson founded the distillery in 1798, but it has passed through several owners over the years. Currently, Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world, owns the company. The distillery can produce 2.5 million litres of...
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Situated in the town of Pitlochry, Perthshire, in the heart of the Highlands is Blair Athol Distillery. Blair Athol whisky forms the heart of the extremely popular Bell's blend. John Steward and Robert Robertson founded the distillery in 1798, but it has passed through several owners over the years. Currently, Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world, owns the company. The distillery can produce 2.5 million litres of spirit per annum and attracts 35,000 visitors a year.
The Mossburn is from the owners of the Torabhaig distillery on the Isle of Skye. The Vintage Casks range are a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks. Each numbered release will only ever yield a finite number of bottles.
Mossburn distilled this bottling of Blair Athol in 2008, bottling it in March 2025 at 16 years old. It was first matured in a Refill Butt before finishing in Oloroso Sherry Casks. Bottled at its cask strength of 54.1% ABV, this expression offers a full-bodied profile, with layers of dried fruit, spice and a warming, cask strength finish.
The Mossburn is from the owners of the Torabhaig distillery on the Isle of Skye. The Vintage Casks range are a collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies each issuing from a strictly limited and select batch of casks. Each numbered release will only ever yield a finite number of bottles.
Mossburn distilled this bottling of Blair Athol in 2008, bottling it in March 2025 at 16 years old. It was first matured in a Refill Butt before finishing in Oloroso Sherry Casks. Bottled at its cask strength of 54.1% ABV, this expression offers a full-bodied profile, with layers of dried fruit, spice and a warming, cask strength finish.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig