BLAIR ATHOL 13 ans 2011 Sherry Cask Hidden Spirit

This 2011-distilled Blair Athol, matured for 13 years in first-fill sherry casks, was bottled at 51.40%. This Highland single malt, with its rich and profound profile, opens with notes of fig, cocoa, and walnut. Blair Athol is an iconic Highland distillery located in Pitlochry, at the foot of the Perthshire mountains. Founded in 1798, it is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Its style is defined by a rich, oily spirit often enhanced by sherry cask maturation. Mostly used in Bell’s blends, Blair Athol reveals, as a single malt, a deeply indulgent character blending dried fruits, biscuity malt, and a subtle saline touch that defines its signature. Hidden Spirits is an Italian independent bottler founded in 2013 by Andrea Ferrari, based in Ferrara. Its philosophy is rooted in the meticulous selection of unique casks, chosen for their authenticity and balance. Each edition, often from a single cask and bottled without chill filtration or colouring, showcases the distillate’s pure character. Hidden Spirits quickly gained recognition among enthusiasts for the precision of its selections and its honest approach, favouring transparency and quality over quantity. Its bottlings reveal the full richness and diversity of Scotch whisky, with a typically Italian elegance.