Blair Athol 1991 Rare Series is a remarkable long-aged Highland single malt, matured for 34 years and built around an ambitious wood policy designed to amplify depth, richness, and layered sweetness. Unusually, it begins life in ex-Sherry European oak casks before being finished in sweet Pedro Ximenez-seasoned new American oak hogsheads, creating a bold yet beautifully layered expression that’s firmly aimed at collectors and connoisseurs.
Key Details - Distillery: Blair Athol - Region: Highland, Scotland - Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Series: Rare Series (Diageo Luxury Group) - Vintage/Distilled: 1991 - Age: 34 Year Old - Maturation: Ex-Sherry European oak casks - Finish: Pedro Ximenez-seasoned new American oak hogsheads - ABV: 50.8% - Bottle Size: 70cl - Outturn: 347 bottles - Distillery Status: Operational - Country of Origin: Scotland
Tasting Notes Nose: Deep dried fruits and polished oak, with sweet sherry richness, dark sugar notes, and warming spice. Palate: Full-bodied and layered — raisin, fig and toffee sweetness, balanced by robust oak structure and a rich, mouth-coating depth. Finish: Long and warming, with lingering sweet sherry character, spice, and a gently drying oak grip.
Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On - A distinctive cask journey: ex-sherry European oak maturation followed by a PX-seasoned new American oak finish, delivering richness without feeling one-note. - Part of Diageo’s Rare Series, a prestige collection curated by the Diageo Luxury Group to showcase standout whiskies across Scotland’s iconic distilleries. - Limited to 347 bottles at 50.8% ABV, giving it strong scarcity appeal alongside a bold, high-quality presentation.
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