Blair Atholl distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands and was established in 1798 by John Stewart and Robert Robertson as “Aldore Distillery”; it was expanded by John Robertson in 1825 and renamed “Blair Atholl”.
The distillery was temporarily closed during a period of economic hardship from 1932 to 1949, but was later reopened by Arthur Bell & Sons; production capacity was expanded in 1973, and the distillery now uses four distillers.
Blair Athol’s whisky is characterized by its nutty, spicy flavors, which are especially enhanced by aging in sherry casks. A visitor center for tourists was also opened in 1987.
TSC Blair Athol 15 Year Old is a specially released whisky as part of the Signature Series; it was distilled on September 5, 2008 and bottled on November 27, 2023. It has an alcohol content of 58.9% and is aged in a refill octave cask. The palate features notes of rancio, leather, red fruits, raisins, dark chocolate, malt, and oak.
Distillery: Blair Athol
Regions of origin: Highlands
Distillation Date: September 5, 2008
Bottling Date: November 27, 2023
Age: 15 years
Alcohol percentage: 58.9
Cask: Refill Octave
Tasting Notes: Rancio, leather, red fruits, raisins, dark chocolate, malt, oak
At BAR SHINKAI, each glass costs 3,630 yen (45ml), 2,420 yen (30ml), and 1,210 yen (15ml).
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