Blair Athol The Managers Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 14 Year Old · 1995 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with copper-bronze highlights and a mahogany edge.

Nose

Opulent, sherry-driven nose with dark fruits—raisin, fig and blackberry—lifted by orange zest, caramel and toasted almond. Spices unfold softly: clove and cinnamon, with a kiss of vanilla. Rich oak and a whisper of leather mingle with espresso and cocoa, hinting at the lush, chocolatey richness to come.

Palate

Velvet-syrupy and richly viscous, this cask-strength Blair Athol coats the palate with dark sherry-glazed fruit—plum, fig, raisin, cherry—blended with chocolate, coffee and treacle. Spices rise: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, underscored by toasted oak and a whisper of leather. Warmth grows into a long, cocoa-kissed finish with lingering spice.

Finish

An opulent, long finish that lingers with dried cherry and fig, edged by dark chocolate and sherry sweetness. Spices—nutmeg and cinnamon—warm the palate, while espresso and toasted oak add depth. The high ABV tames into a velvety, enduring warmth that gently fades to a refined sweetness.