Blair Athol 2016/2024 7 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Butt Small Batch (70cl, 48%)

This seven-year-old small batch single malt whisky was distilled at Blair Athol in 2016 and bottled in 2024 by Elixir Distillers for The Single Malts of Scotland. It was matured in four Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 48% ABV without chill filtration or colouring. The maturation brings plum and raisin together with caramel, cocoa and nuts, while youthful fruit remains present and clove and oak frame the robust Highland character. The nose combines ripe plum and raisin with caramel, cocoa and warm sherry spice. The palate is full and creamy, with dried fruit, hazelnut and clove meeting spicy oak. The finish is long and warming, with dark fruit, cocoa and sherry sweetness giving way to dry oak.