Blair Athol

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1798
Current owner: Diageo
Stills: 2 wash, 2 spirit
Capacity: 2 million litres per year
Location: Pitlochry, Perthshire
Website: None

Notable Facts: Blair Athol is the lead malt of Bell’s blend. Currently there are no original single malt bottlings.

Bottlings

Blair Athol 12 yo Flora & Fauna

February 8, 2011

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Quite a nice malt with some sherry influence, but not in an overwhelming way. It’s not the most complex of drams but it provides genuine sipping pleasure. – Rating: 82/100

Blair Athol 12 yo Douglas of Drumlanrig

July 24, 2009

Hard to believe that this is only a 12 yo. This must be a top-notch first fill sherry cask. My guess would be Pedro Ximenez. Adding water doesn’t change the character very much. – Score 89/100

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