The Trophy Scotch Buy of 2023 at Over 25% Off
1997 Blair Athol 25 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Highland Single Malt
Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $280) ($199.99)

“Here is the big dog for the year. We’re not expecting another old sherry butt of any kind until sometime next year.” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

The coup de grâce among all the smash-hit exclusive casks we’ve taken in this year has to be this 25-year-old stunner from Blair Athol. The revered Highland distillery seldom shows up on the independent market, so when a cask comes along we jump. Especially when it’s a 25-year-old, premium sherry cask strength edition! We’re making room for some incoming new treats, so take advantage of our one-time price at under $200.

1997 Blair Athol 25 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $280) ($199.99)

K&L Notes: This beautiful cask of Blair Athol is truly the star of our 2023 campaign. We rarely get access to such exceptional old malt, and if you’ve been following the K&L Exclusives, this will easily compare to the wonderful 25-year Cragganmore we sold last year. The Blair Athol malt is an absolute dream, and when you put it into high-quality casks, it can produce one of the Highlands’ most complex and delicious whiskies. Founded in 1798 by John Steward and Robert Robertson, it changed hands many times until eventually being mothballed in 1932. It was after that that Arthur Bell purchased the distillery to make it the home of his Bell’s Blend. Production started up again in 1949 and continues to produce the top dressing malt for blends. But a few special casks make it out of the system, and we’re extremely lucky and proud to have procured this exceptional whisky. Fewer and fewer casks are able to offer this old malt experience for a relatively reasonable price. Anyone looking for great old Highland sherry-aged malt should look no further. This is the best around.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: June 06, 2023

Here is the big dog for the year. We’re not expecting another old sherry butt of any kind until sometime next year. Let’s get in there asap! A gorgeous chestnut/russet color. The nose is all purple plums and dried berries, coupled with deep roasted arabica beans, old mahogany, cocoa powder, and gingersnaps. It’s a bit asleep I think. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and it’ll give so much more! Deep oloroso nutty character, dried plums and raisins, old leather, sweet medium-roast brewed with a dollop of cream, hints of savory allspice and tarragon. The palate is rich and open with gorgeous, creamy cocoa, wild honey, sweet caramel candies, and a big clove finish. It’s so pretty and appealing, it may actually bother some of the people hoping for a sulfury funk bomb like we’ve seen in other Blair Athols. Luckily, the sulfur lovers will still have plenty of other gorgeous stuff to love here too. With water, the savory character really develops, adding more leather, and more pure oloroso oxidative notes on the palate, taming the big spice at the end. I think it’s really pretty either way, but water does do a lot here so maybe try it both ways. This is really exceptional whisky, and my only demand is that you give it time in the glass or you’ll miss all the fun.

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