Blair Athol 2009 11 YO SMoS

Blair Athol 2009 11 YO SMoS, 48 %

Here we have a release from independent bottler Elixir Distillers, in their Single Malts of Scotland (SMoS) series, Parcel No. 5. This whisky from Blair Athol distillery was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021. It is a vatting of 5 casks.

The Blair Athol 2009 11 YO SMoS goes on sale in Norway on May 31 at NOK 990 (13173001).

Nose: Camphor, malt, white pepper. A bit dirty, but in a good way. With time vanilla and orchard fruits.

Taste: Medium body. Dirty sugar cubes - dirtied with ashes and bits of toasted oak. Old style hard candy - camphor and malt drops.

Finish: Medium long finish. Green apples, camphor and juicy ginger.

Comment: Fruity and candy like.

Score 85/100