Berry Bros & Rudd Small Batch 2012 Blair Athol Single Malt Whisky 70cl Priorat the palate delivers a massive

the palate delivers a massive whack of herbaceous peat

Dried fruit and Candied fruit

Picking takes place early in the morning to preserve the acidity of the grapes

The region enjoys a unique microclimate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers

A special yeast is added to the agave juices prior to fermentation

Berry Bros & Rudd Small Batch 2012 Blair Athol Single Malt Whisky 70cl Priorat the palate delivers a massiveFrom Blair Athol Distillery, near Pitlochry, Perthshire. This is complex and subtle at the same time. Matured in refill hogsheads has allowed the distillate to shine through in this bottling. The nose shows stewed apple and a touch of spice, apple and vanilla. A wonderful full textured palate shows similar but with a nod of nuttiness and a small hint of wood smoke.