A classic example of decently sherried Blair Athol. The distillery’s house style relies heavily on sherry influence, outside of the millions of litres used for the Johnnie Walker range. Blair Athol is a nutty, sweet, spicy style of Highland single malt that really can push with unexpected flavours from all sorts of barrel influences. This release from Cask Masters is a little more classic, in the sense that it reminds me of all of the rich, decadent sweet things we want and need at Christmas.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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