Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch)
Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch), 52%
Goldfinch has bottled this Blair Athol in their Bodega Series. Distilled June 2008, and finished in single 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry cask. Limited to 320 bottles.
The Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch) will be available to buy in Norway in a few days at NOK 1823 (16829801).
Nose: Opens with the aroma of ripe, sun-warmed oranges, leading into the nostalgic scent of an old, dusty attic, its wooden crates brimming with ancient tomes. A forgotten vase of dried flowers in a corner. Time introduces dried fruits, predominantly raisins, and a hint of nuttiness.
Taste: A full-bodied and spicy entrance, mingling red berries with chocolate in a dryish ensemble. Runny caramel. The presence of oranges, both pulp and zest, adds a vibrant layer.
Finish: The medium-long finish continues with the theme of red berries, now adopting a wine-like quality, paired with dark, rich chocolate. It closes with the earthy, autumnal essence of wet leaves.
Comment: Autumn and wine.
Score 86/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas