Blair Athol 12-year-old

Blair Athol

WB 83.6 1328 оценок 43.0 %vol 12 лет

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Blair Athol 12-year-old Flora & Fauna описывают как пряный, насыщенный шерри-солодовый виски с лёгким дымом, дубовыми и горьковатыми нотами; мнения расходятся — от похвал баланса и недооценённости до критики заурядности, тонкости и горчинки.

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В отзывах виски чаще всего предстаёт как насыщенный шерри-солодовый напиток с пряностью и очень лёгким дымом (не торфом), с сухостью и структурой вместо явной сладости, а также дубовыми и слегка горьковатыми нотами. В аромате в основном описывают фруктово-сладкие и пряные оттенки — яблоки, апельсин, сухофрукты, шоколад, специи; во вкусе нередко больше перца, дерева и травянистой/горьковатой составляющей. Повторяются ноты тёмных и красных фруктов, сливы, изюма, вишни, шоколада, кофе, орехов, специй (корица, мускат, гвоздика), кожи и дуба, а также «рождественский пирог», выпечка (круассаны, тесто), мёд, старый дуб и пыльный погреб; отдельно упоминаются горькие и травянистые оттенки (зелёный перец, апельсиновая корка, горький миндаль, хинин) и лёгкие серные ноты. Мнения расходятся: часть отзывов хвалит баланс, округлость, приятную сладость и «недооценённость», называя его очень удачным экземпляром серии Flora & Fauna с хорошим соотношением цена/качество; другие считают его заурядным, средним, тонким или водянистым, с нехваткой сложности и неприятной горчинкой, а один прямо называет его худшим из многих пробованных из-за доминирующей горечи и слишком «крепкого» спирта. Отдельно и неоднократно звучит критика в адрес 43%, фильтрации и добавленного красителя, с мнением, что при 46% и без фильтрации это был бы выдающийся виски; отмечается, что разные партии розлива и отдельные релизы заметно отличаются, а виски выигрывает от времени в бокале или после того, как бутылка постоит. Противоречия касаются и тела: кто-то называет его тонким/водянистым, кто-то — кремовым и интенсивным; финиш описывают как средний, сухой, с шоколадом, травами и специями, а кто-то ожидал большего после носа или считает его не напитком на каждый день.

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DramALife Connoisseur 84 07 feb 2023 9:45 pm

Tasted on site. Fat nose, quite reserved at first. Then tinned strawberries. Dry oak spices. On the palate, it's less sweet than expected. Dominated by slightly bitter oak and subtle fruits behind. Dry finish.

Teomarg Connoisseur 87 06 mar 2023 8:31 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

MaltVader Connoisseur 83 03 dec 2023 8:06 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

KyleRiemen Expert Senior 85 26 jul 2024 9:03 pm

After the bottle is half empty, I can only recommend letting this whisky stand for a while; it becomes noticeably rounder and more pleasant.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	Lots of lemon, creamy but still sharp nose, slightly smoky, orange and peach, a subtle tobacco note.
Вкус	87	Honey, vanilla, overall sweet, but also smoke, lemon, unfortunately I can only taste very little coffee and peppermint.
Финиш	88	Pleasant, medium-long finish, notes of taste, nothing new but also nothing less, the peppermint that I missed in the Taste is slightly present here.

dram-drinker Connoisseur 84 18 dec 2024 7:52 pm

Quite OK but nothing special either

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Nuts, toffee, hint of sherry, dried fruits, dates, figs, vanilla, cigar tobacco, whiff of leather, raisins
Вкус	84	Oily, spices, pepper, toffee, caramel, nuts, dried fruits, subtle sweetness, tobacco, sherry wood, hint of leather
Финиш	83	Medium long, warm, spices, woody, dark honey, caramel, hint of leather, pepper, little dirty, probably some sulphur

HW74 Expert Senior 83 07 apr 2025 7:49 am

Interesting: Initially, a slight smell of smoked fish in the nose, but not unpleasant.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Sweet, fruity, spicy
Вкус	84	strong oak, pepper, salty, a little leather
Финиш	82	spicy, only slightly fruity

bowtoyourlord Member Senior 87 06 jun 2025 7:00 pm

Spicy & rich, sherry & very light smoke (not peat). Slightly wood-chocolate-coffee bitter in the end. Surprisingly, very good. I guess even “amazing” as for “stats” - 12yo, not popular distillery, 2001 bottling, more or less “regular” bottlings - if we count flora&fauna as regular

duranadavid Expert Senior 86 22 apr 2026 6:59 pm

aroma: smooth, delicate, sweet, caramel, butter, vanilla, nuts taste: soft, aching, caramel, vanilla, wood, sherry Excellent stuff. Consistent in aroma and taste. Smooth, smooth taste.

spigray Connoisseur 86 29 feb 2016 12:24 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Dreamdramer Expert Senior 86 07 mar 2016 3:36 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Daan Tje Connoisseur 84 26 jun 2016 11:37 pm

нос 82 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

LDB Connoisseur 86 08 dec 2020 6:45 am

Surely one of the most underrated standard malts. After the bottle ist half empty and the malt had time to breathe, there is an astounding fruitiness developing on the palate which adds nicely to the bittersweet coffee-vanilla raisin-tobacco notes. The tasting details by Marko_I are still on spot (and he himself is sadly missed). Despite being somewhat thin, this Blair Athol leaves me more satisfied now, so I raise my score.

VanOpek Expert Senior 81 06 may 2023 2:10 pm

Highland SM "The Burn of the Otter" - Otter on the label Flora & Fauna 12 yo, 43% colour: black tea

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	sweet ans soft sherry notes, milk chocolate, slightly earthy and dark fruits, caramel, alcoholic, maybe nuts, bitter-orange jam, reminiscence of smoke
Вкус	81	sweet and soft, sherry, with time oak and bitter herbs with a strong chilli catch, rounded and simple
Финиш	80	chilli, chalk, subtle oak, dry and smooth, mid-long

CluaranDeilgneach Member Senior 85 30 sep 2024 5:25 pm

One of the only few original bottlings from the charming Blair Athol Distillery. Released annually, the one I'am tasting is bottled in 2021. One who came across Blair Athol Distillery during autumn period surely remembers its reddish leaf-carpet overgrowing distillery's gable wall, which proudly holds its name on. Such is this whisky. Autumnal. Sweet and spicy. With pronounced aroma of chocolate, baked apples, candied oranges, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate less sweet than nose suggest, more spicy with pepper, cinnamon, cloves and oak. A bit astringent, with a subtle sourness. Finish is long and spicy. Dark chocolate with salt and cinnamon. This is well composed, afternoon-autumnal dram with well integrated alcohol, sherry-influenced but not cask-driven whisky, that still shows spirit of the distillery.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

szligen Expert Senior 83 01 may 2026 2:27 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Allandale Connoisseur 84 17 jul 2015 1:05 pm

MadScientist Connoisseur 83 25 mar 2016 4:09 pm

blind tasting

нос 88 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

peterjpvanas Expert Senior 86 21 aug 2016 2:44 pm

Colour: amber Nose: wow...what a surprise! RICH!! peaty, nutty, sherry, malt! Taste: Balanced. Smoke, dried fruits, Xmas pudding, raisins, but also a bit of citrus, Finish: long, dry, smoky and sweet Presentation: Another one of those DIAGEO run of the mill appearances What a surprise. Would have never thought this was such a pleasant single malt!!

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 85 22 sep 2016 9:40 pm

After a good tour with Geoff [who knew plenty, including the Tiros valve!], we finished 'officially' with a taste of a Blair Athol F&F bottling - after all, what other official bottlings have Blair Athol got to offer? Incredibly, our original tour group of 13 quickly became 4 due to some negative reaction to the heat and aroma of the production process - which meant by the end it was just Geoff, myself and whisky! N: I've had this a few times before and always liked it. What jumps out today is mocha-caramel, coffee-toffee, with a sweet herbal, char>smoke and a good mix/blend of bourbon and sherry casks. So much so, you can appreciate them both separately and as a whole. There are hints of banana and liquorice also. T: A little sherry, paper mulch and wash notes with a herbal chew. A little bitters and,... almost liquorice. It's the oloroso sherry [they only use oloroso apparent;y], that develops. Quite some mineral content also. F: More on cereals with more of that herbal chew with unobtrusive oloroso support till the last. C: Rather nice form throughout. Two things grab me about Blair Athol. They know how to make neutral spirit and they know how to combine and balance bourbon and sherry casks. Scores the same as my first contact. Oh, what's this Geoff has just passed me? WB Scores a B-

vojt466 Expert Senior 82 21 apr 2017 8:36 pm

An interesting corner balancing on the edge of an acceptable bitterness. I think the sample was enough.

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 90 11 oct 2017 10:35 pm

He would not get 90 points anymore (my guess is 1998 !, but I'll leave him in the DB), but that's a standard of the better sort. The sherry is surprisingly spicy, the oak surprisingly strong. I still like it!

gallfux Connoisseur — 25 may 2019 12:27 am

A solid to good malt. He brings not only sherry but also a certain spice for his age. He is certainly not boring. You can always have that in the glass.

YD84 Expert Senior 86 29 dec 2020 12:53 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Dris Connoisseur 85 20 jan 2023 1:56 pm

Tastes in 2022

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Damek Connoisseur 83 22 jun 2023 9:08 am

Nose: vanilla, toffee, baked apples, peaches, honey, raisins in syrup, spices, pepper, cinnamon, orange zest, hints of dried fruit, dark chocolate. Palate: vanilla, toffee, honey, lots of pepper and wood tartness, bitter citrus, nutmeg, dried bitter fruit, burnt bitter toast, coffee. Finish: medium long, persistent and tart, lots of wood, nuts, herbs, cocoa, coffee.

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 86 30 apr 2025 9:46 pm

A well balanced Highland malt, showing more structure and dryness than overt sweetness. The sherry influence is present but subtle, acting more as seasoning than a dominant force. I’m enjoying this. As an old school highland malt it needs good time in glass to integrate well. Nose: Orchard fruit (apple, orange peel), toffee, malt and honey, lifted by faint herbal notes and a gentle nutty edge. Palate: Medium-light to medium body. Sweet malt and honey caramel lead, followed by dried fruits, citrus zest and gentle baking spice (nutmeg, cinnamon). A developing earthy and slightly tobacco-like note adds depth. Sherry character is present but restrained, more “supporting layer” than fruitcake richness. Finish: Medium length, drying, with oak tannins, spice, and a lightly herbal bitterness that grows as it fades.

Ekoasome Member Senior 84 05 sep 2025 11:00 pm

Aroma: sweet fruits, mainly apples with the addition of red fruits, minerality / smell of iron, rust, wet earth, shoe polish, dark chocolate. Taste: dry, light, with a fruitier finish with distinct dark chocolate and dried cherries

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 85 02 oct 2025 7:54 pm

Mellow but somewhat inoffensive sherry, honeyed walnuts and moist leather, very ripe plums and pink grapes, exotic wood, vanilla and milk chocolate. Salted caramel, hazelnuts, dates and figs, quince jam. Some candied fruit, cinnamon, saffron. On the palate, it's creamy, Turkish delight, blond tobacco, orchard fruits. The spices become stronger, but remain measured overall. Fairly passable finish with the same ingredients as before, perhaps a hint of coffee. Very slight woody bitterness. It's well done and representative of the distillery, but I admit I expected a little better. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/10/blair-athol-12-yo.html

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Feusi Connoisseur 81 08 jul 2011 12:11 pm

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 85 07 jun 2016 10:20 pm

N: Sweeter, caramel, more full bodied than the last too WB & WB, yet a similar profile once again - just more oomph. An hour later theres butterscotch, mature/aged sherry, a little leather, plenty nutty [hazelnut husks again],…. Its pungent and a little dirty, in a good way - hard not to like. T: Strong again, real punch, similar profile though. Lots of sherry action, aged stuff [vanilla sour] with a huge arrival that sits there for a while as its enormity takes time to wind on. It eventually releases bitter chocolate oak. With water, there's a light liqueur=tequila arrival, following with Seville oranges and an oily slick. Bitter-sweet either way. F: More malty with water into the finish with a sweet spot, yes! This sweet spot compliments the bitter oak and bitter-spearmint - green cool mints, and dirty, diesel oil,... Good length finish. C: A distillery profile consistency with a big heart - never a dram so bitter-sweet, pulling equally and powerfully in both directions throughout. Easy to like and equally challenging and rewarding. Score wise, this matches the first in this Blair Athol trio. Scores a B-

ApricotOne Expert Senior 82 08 jul 2016 10:34 pm

нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Wolv Expert Senior 83 27 sep 2017 7:36 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

MM-Speyside Expert Senior 74 08 sep 2019 1:15 pm

нос 78 · вкус 83 · финиш 60

IIIZIII Expert Senior 86 07 dec 2019 7:52 pm

2018.08.08

Dris Connoisseur 85 18 oct 2020 2:55 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

LeChiffre Connoisseur 85 03 oct 2021 4:39 pm

A good whisky for the price. More on the spicy-woody side, fruit is only subtle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	sweet and spicy; dark berry fruits; some red apples; Raisins; some tobacco; Spicy notes of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg; Seasoning of old wet wood; elegant sherry nose that looks significantly older than 12y
Вкус	85	full-bodied and surprisingly intense for the 43%; Interplay of sweetness and sparkling-peppery flavor; Spices; Tobacco; in addition noticeable wood notes
Финиш	85	tingling peppery flavor; very dark chocolate; some tobacco; slightly musty, bitter-tart oak

Rockwell Expert Senior 81 02 nov 2023 7:24 am

Saftkenner Connoisseur 84 28 apr 2024 1:07 pm

Tasting of a bottling from January 2023 (L3031CM002). The bottlings seem to be very different. This one is in the middle range, but I have had a bottling that I liked much better, as well as a bottle that I barely emptied halfway and then gave away to someone who likes to drink more.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Restrained sherry nose. Dried cherries, chocolate cake dough, a hint of nougat, beechnuts, fine citrus notes, orange peel, sour grapes, malt, delicate oak.
Вкус	83	Shallow start. Relatively full and creamy in the mouth. Doesn't seem entirely balanced. Cherries from a jar, chocolate cherry cake, candied orange peel, grapefruit, sour grapes, nougat, oak. There is also a note here that vaguely reminds me of a carpet glue that I once smelled during renovation work.
Финиш	84	Medium-long finish. Chocolate cherry cake, malt, oranges, delicate oak.

Will_iam Connoisseur 85 22 jul 2024 12:05 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

stalker1971 Expert Senior 84 07 aug 2024 2:34 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Mugis Expert Senior 83 25 jan 2025 9:56 pm

barscience Member Senior 85 20 nov 2025 4:35 pm

The nose is dark and fruity with notes of cherry and plum jam. On the palate, I'm greeted by intense sherry notes, particularly in the form of red plum, raisins, and dark cherries. I also detect sweet strawberries and blackberries. Hints of marzipan and roasted nuts. Milk chocolate and cappuccino. Baked cake batter, various spices, toasted oak, and roasted pepper. A touch of cloves and nutmeg. A very good whisky with an excellent 43% alcohol content and very intense sherry notes. Complex enough to keep you occupied for quite some time. The various fruit notes, especially the strawberry for me, bring great pleasure to the glass.

Georges Connoisseur 81 13 sep 2014 9:36 am

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

robain Specialist 84 17 mar 2017 5:53 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 87

lincolnimp Connoisseur 84 13 aug 2017 12:19 am

Tried this at the distillery today and I really liked it, I have scored it higher this time than previously and preferred this more than the distillery only bottle that is 48%.Worth the money definitely.

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 86 10 mar 2021 4:12 pm

A well-put together malt and one of the best (recent) entrys of the F&F series. A shame Blair Athol is only available via IBs, their distillate is surely better than only being used as a blending malt. Highly ecommended!

WhiskyJoey1211 Expert Senior 82 22 aug 2021 4:59 am

I found this very similar to the review by The Drammer's Notes: Eye: The colour of the whisky is burnished. Nose: Lovely sherried nose with christmas cake aromas of dried fruits, apricots, raisins and dates, orange peel, walnuts, warm spices, cinnamon and vanilla, liquorice, cough syrup and leather. Palate: Full flavoured, rich and sweet with oranges, raisins, stewed plums, oak wood, sweet spices, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg, sweet toffee, malty cereal, roasted almonds and red wine tannins. Finish: Rather long, turning drier with lingering spices, chilli, tannin and wood ash. Verdict: The Blair Athol 12 is a rather wonderful sherried single malt with plenty of christmas cake flavours and a luscious mouthfeel. It is slightly lacking in complexity but is none the less very well balanced for a 12 year old and seriously moreish, from a distillery that deserves a lot more attention that it gets. If this was unchillfiltered, and bumped up to 46%, this would have been an outstanding whisky, even with E150 added. https://whiskytastings.tumblr.com/post/151627759333/review-163-blair-athol-12-43-abv-e150a

Tomek Connoisseur 80 25 nov 2022 12:43 pm

Nose: Sherry cask moonshine, coffee beans, cherries, orange peel Taste: quite dry, but also a bit sweet, fruity cocktail Finish: bitter orange Rating: 3

riven1824 Expert Senior 82 31 may 2023 5:34 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 83

Walterthewhisky Member Senior 75 06 jul 2025 11:18 am

Nice notes but the nuances are weak.

Dirac Connoisseur 85 23 apr 2026 6:26 pm

RMB 360/bottle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	grassy flavor
Вкус	85
Финиш	84	medium and short

drink_tony Expert Senior 85 17 may 2026 7:14 pm

Blair Athol 12yo Flora & Fauna by Diageo ABV: 43% | Cask: presumably sherry Nose: Milk chocolate. A sweet whirlwind. Palate: Very smooth Vita chrysanthemum tea. Beginners will love it. Score: 85 [Recommend to try]

granella2003 Connoisseur 80 27 dec 2012 10:17 pm

Smell : Complex, smoky and caramel Colour : Dark gold Taste : Rich, spicy, fruit and honey

Georges Connoisseur 81 13 sep 2014 9:35 am

The Macallan Connoisseur 69 03 apr 2015 5:04 pm

N: fresh sherry, some baked produce as in shortbread or biscuits P: Sherry, biscuits, spicy and some fruity notes F: Warming, spicy and quite smooth C: Not a big fan of Blair Athol

Gloin Expert Senior 85 05 mar 2016 12:02 am

A good sherry whisky, not so overcrowded, I especially like the chocolate. Maybe he misses a little complexity, but that does not spoil the enjoyment. blind tasting It's the second time I've tasted this whisky (see below). This time he was able to convince me more.

lincolnimp Connoisseur 84 23 jan 2017 11:22 pm

нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 83

StyrianSpirit Expert Senior 87 07 jun 2017 2:47 pm

A whisky with many faces that wants to be discovered ...

Gearmailteach Expert Senior 85 29 sep 2019 8:16 pm

An extremely tasty all-rounder. Simply classic and round.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Summer fruit, berries, sherry and malt. Honey, oak and some leather and brown sugar. A promising, very classic sherry nose.
Вкус	84	The nose repeats itself here. Spicy with oak and coffee, at the same time pleasantly fruity with syrup, berries and caramel. Round and balanced, nothing dominates too much.
Финиш	85	Pleasant with coffee, leather, some oak, molasses and orange. Dry.

zzqfyl Connoisseur 85 08 apr 2022 6:24 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

sengaia Expert Senior 76 08 oct 2023 9:06 pm

the nose is sweet with shy meaty sherry nose. The palate is meatier and cloyingly sweet. One to skip.

AFB Expert Junior 85 29 nov 2024 9:10 pm

Peat_and_PX Expert Senior 85 21 sep 2025 7:14 pm

Tasted from a 20cl bottle bought in September 2025 at Cardhu distillery shop. It is just the third flora and fauna bottling I try and it is by far the best one, much better than I expected. Great quality/price ratio at around 55/60 euro a bottle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sweet and mineral on the nose. Better after some weeks oxidising on a half empty bottle. Barley sugar, molasses, mossy, flower honey, fudge and orange juice. Clear sherry influence, not complex but really pleasant nose.
Вкус	86	Creamy mouthfill, good one for a 43% whisky. Cinnamon, tobacco, old wooden furniture, dates and honey. Less sweet and more european oak infused (I guess).
Финиш	84	Medium finish. Roses, nutmeg and lemon peel.

Furtia Connoisseur 78 08 dec 2012 3:21 am

нос 78 · вкус 83 · финиш 74

Gloin Expert Senior 85 20 dec 2014 12:06 am

Smell : sweet citrus fruits, orange juice, vanilla, spicy with a hint of smoke, some sherry Taste : slightly bitter orange, walnuts, oak and also here a hint of smoke Finish: first sweet then bitter oak, medium long You can not drink, but you do not have to convince me.

Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 84 21 sep 2015 10:05 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

karloff Connoisseur 58 21 dec 2015 3:23 pm

Disappointed in this one, not much character at all.

нос 59 · вкус 54 · финиш 58

Albaron Connoisseur 79 29 jan 2016 11:36 pm

An average whisky. Not bad, but nothing special. What I like is the malty. Of that it would like to be more.

lincolnimp Connoisseur 84 23 jan 2017 11:21 pm

MOTR

Marko_I Connoisseur — 30 mar 2017 10:48 pm

Great, very underrated (or overlooked) quasi-standard, intense, mature, delicious, full of character, which could also be good for a singlescask sherry UA at 18 years and more than 43% and currently holding 50-55 € a fair price.

dRambo Connoisseur 86 08 may 2017 10:40 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Armin123 Member Junior 85 15 oct 2022 7:00 pm

Klexx Connoisseur 82 16 sep 2023 1:36 pm

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

Floctomore Expert Junior 80 30 jul 2024 8:05 pm

Bitterness is dominant. Spirit is too strong, not of good quality. They make a strong spirit to give some character to the blends which is quite a desaster for the single malts they do. One of the worst i had in my holidays hsving tried about 60 drams....

chimalter Newbie 85 12 jul 2026 5:22 pm

Palate/Body: Soft, sweet, and beautifully malty (rich cereal notes). Nose: Once it opens up and breathes, the nose begins to reveal distinct oxidative notes.

WARciech Expert Senior 84 06 aug 2026 10:53 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

karloff Connoisseur 58 10 may 2011 10:55 pm

Reminds me of Glenmorangie Lasanta but a little better

recursiewhisky Expert Senior — 30 jan 2016 10:36 am

This is a little gem, indeed. The nose promises lovely flavours and that is exactly what is delivered on the palate. It could use a bit more power as the 43% seems a bit on the low side. to bad it is chill filtered and coloured (with E150-a). It would be a real cracker with 46% and as an all naturel expression. All in all I can highly recommend this one, but be quick about it as the stocks are declining and the Flora & Fauna series is discontinued. http://www.worldwhisky.nl/review-375-blair-athol-12-year/

Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 83 31 may 2016 11:46 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

BXpress Expert Senior 86 17 sep 2016 6:30 pm

manages to retain some freshness despite the Sherry. I like it. A very good daily dram.

dRambo Connoisseur 86 08 may 2017 10:19 pm

impressive malt, looks noticeably older, very intense, very independent, great PLV

kot1803 Connoisseur 85 06 aug 2017 10:45 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

markfeit Expert Senior 82 26 feb 2019 5:39 am

light nose, a watery, easy to drink dram. creamy finish. Nothing special, but a good drinker.

JoshNRW Connoisseur 89 29 jan 2023 1:08 am

The ID 274 was bottled 23 years ago. And I like it accordingly, although I rarely had really good whiskys from the Flora and Fauna series in my glass. I find this one very good as a drinking whisky. Getting better by the minute. So if 20 years ago it was the 12-year-olds with 43 percent from the Flora and Fauna series, then congratulations. Not a complex single cask at cask strength, but a very good drinking whisky. I am very surprised.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Clean spicy Oloroso flavors. The 43 percent are not too weak. Intense, but maybe a bit superficial. Nice candy.
Вкус	88	Tasty, good, clean and intense. Red dark fruits, wood, olorososherry and red grapes. Very tasty, I really like the intense sweetness here because it is tasty, but not overly tartaric.
Финиш	89	The mouthfeel is intense and mouth-filling. Very cool for these key data. Blair Athol distillate is always good anyway. Here it is also matured in a good barrel. The finish is of medium length.

WhiskyRanked Expert Senior 73 17 jun 2023 4:19 pm

Average whisky. My scores are created using the Colley Matrix method and based on the win-loss record and strength of schedule.

Eigerle Expert Senior 85 06 aug 2024 10:04 am

Since there are hardly any original bottlings from Blair Athol, one is initially just grateful for this edition as part of the Flora and Fauna series. The bottlings are not completely identical depending on the release date. It seems as if I have got one of the better ones here. I like the simple and straightforward nature of this dram and hope that it will be around with the otter symbol for as long as possible.

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

DerDennis! Specialist 84 15 mar 2025 5:40 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

kulideli Expert Junior 85 03 nov 2014 9:21 pm

Jaydee Expert Senior 79 01 may 2016 8:51 pm

нос 75 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

pianoman Connoisseur 85 08 jan 2017 9:28 pm

JacobaEd Connoisseur 84 25 feb 2017 7:23 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

domani Connoisseur 85 20 may 2017 4:21 pm

Very decent whisky with a nice fruit component, but with each sip of herber - 20.05.2017

Totoro Connoisseur 85 23 jul 2019 7:34 pm

Seems significantly older than 12 years. Generously sherried, with plenty of dark / caramelized / roast / burnt aromas and quite some twiggy, tart wood, and even a very faint smoky aspect (akin to Cragganmore 12, perhaps). Nice chalky, mineralic notes as well, and the pleasant raisin-y aroma of a freshly opened pack of filter cigarettes. That being said, it's very thin and I almost feel like I can taste the caramel colorant (this is more orange than Donald). Surprisingly little fruit for a Blair Athol. All in all, still very good. If you're into the darker, espressso-like side of whisky, you'll gobble this up.

Mortar1703 Connoisseur 87 18 feb 2021 8:48 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

eselsim Expert Senior 85 22 jan 2023 1:06 pm

delicious to drink

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

ThorstenH Connoisseur 72 05 mar 2023 11:21 am

Tasted directly at the distillery (2025). Drinkable. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time

нос 73 · вкус 71 · финиш 71

uap304 Expert Senior 85 19 dec 2024 8:17 am

Tasted as part of The Whisky Shop Advent Calendar 2024. Terrific dram. It is making me think that Diageo is onto something with this Flora and Fauna series. Definitely a candidate to try again.

junyvyao Connoisseur 83 20 mar 2025 7:55 am

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

hanna1012 Expert Senior 81 22 nov 2025 8:30 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Orange, pine needles, old attic, dust
Вкус	81	Orange, syrup, wood, ketchup chips, pine needles, very sweet, honey, dust
Финиш	81

rottendon Connoisseur 83 05 mar 2016 5:41 am

has by far the most interesting nose, unfortunately he lacks the pleasant mouthfeel. The departure unfortunately disappointed something.

Unclimbability Member Senior 70 02 jun 2016 1:05 pm

Nose: Heavy sherry, tonnes of sweet sherry with fruit cake and raisin. Very little of the distillery character. Water: Softens. Taste: Sweet sherry with raisins and lots of sweetness, some building spice- Nutmeg and ginger. Again, not much balance, very sherried. Water: Softens with less spice and more malt sweetness- Orange. Finish: Sweet spice and some oak.

нос 70 · вкус 70 · финиш 70

rpvdwel Connoisseur 82 23 jul 2016 6:12 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

wbarchive_104650 Expert Senior — 15 sep 2016 7:00 pm

A malt to my taste. Subtle smoke, spicy and sweet and then supple soft in the beginning. I like it very much. Away from the mainstream are still really affordable beads hide.

talkingaboutwhisky Connoisseur 83 19 nov 2017 10:15 pm

Despite the fruitiness quite dry. Strong and voluminous. Goes well with chocolate gingerbread.

Issie Connoisseur — 14 nov 2019 3:20 pm

Captain.Islay Expert Senior 86 01 apr 2020 7:26 pm

A special malt for those who like bitterness in all variations. In any case, it brings variety between sweeties. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. A pleasure in combination with a piece of dark chocolate. But not a malt for every day, you have to be in the mood for it.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	orange, coriander, fennel, bay leaf, a little anise, nutmeg, cumin
Вкус	86	green pepper, oily, orange peel, bitter almond, bay leaf, anise
Финиш	85	short-medium length, dusty dry, bitter herb, mocha bean, black tea, quinine

oskadelahoya Member Senior 86 05 jul 2024 5:10 pm

aquataste Expert Senior 86 20 oct 2024 10:22 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Aromatic, well-balanced, dried fruit and fresh apples from the orchard, a small pinch of spices, a bit of honey, dark chocolate, some aromatic herbs, notes of old oak, in the background notes of a dusty cellar
Вкус	87	Great balance, dried fruit in honey, slightly malty, fresh apples from the orchard, orange peel, a tiny pinch of spices and aromatic herbs, slightly nutty, dark chocolate, raisins, notes of a dusty cellar, light notes of old oak
Финиш	86	Medium length, dark chocolate, some dried fruit and herbs, honey, fresh malt notes, a tiny handful of aromatic herbs and a pinch of spices

JohnWhisky Expert Senior 82 22 nov 2025 8:38 pm

Barney9359 Connoisseur 83 13 dec 2025 6:37 pm

нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Dyno Expert Senior 85 16 dec 2025 10:32 pm

Relaxed sherry matured dram. Solid 84 +1 for Roy ;)

hsmithjr Connoisseur 85 02 aug 2011 10:54 pm

This distillery deserves more recognition.

spigray Connoisseur 86 29 feb 2016 12:30 pm

n: rich, malty nose with good sherry influence. very much on bakery aromas like croissants and pastry. some yeasty moments, beer. nuts, cereals and also some tiny sulphury notes. t: quite sweet arrival, thick body, very malty. those croissants and pastries again. very spicy with cloves, nutmeg and a little cinnamon. tea, walnuts. f: medium in length, drying comments: a well-balanced everyday dram 86/100

ctu Connoisseur 83 29 sep 2017 12:05 am

I expected slightly more after the nose. Although pleasant and not a sherry monster.

LDB Connoisseur 86 29 mar 2021 6:25 am

THE go-to sherry malt for the Christmas season in my humble opinion. Extremely nice.

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

gaboruso Connoisseur 83 25 may 2021 8:17 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

pilgrim77 Expert Senior 87 12 apr 2022 8:15 pm

Soft, yet fruity and spicy nose, with plenty of fresh barley, cinnamon and nutmeg, ripe orchard fruits, and buttery popcorn, all wrapped up in some gentle woody oak. Very similar profile on the palate (a great example of a nose and palate in fine balance). Builds to a creamy and woody finish, with a hint of chilli heat keeping things interesting. Great value for money in the current market and a very underrated dram.

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