Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 Old Malt Cask

Name: Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 Old Malt Cask
Brand: Blair Athol
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Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 is a richly flavoured Highland single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. Read more

Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 Old Malt Cask

£100.96 GBP

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.

Cask: #21873

Cask Type: Red Wine Cask

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Highland

Vintage: 2009

Age: 16 Year Old

ABV: 50.0%

No. of bottles: 288

Tasting Notes

Nose Aromas of red berries, honey, malted barley, and toasted oak with subtle hints of spice and vanilla. Palate Full-bodied and complex, delivering flavours of stewed fruits, caramel, hazelnut, and gentle spice, balanced by sweet oak and a touch of tannin. Finish Long and warming, with lingering red fruit sweetness, oak spice, and malty depth.

Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 is a richly flavoured Highland single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for their distinguished Old Malt Cask series. Distilled in 2009 and matured in a single red wine hogshead (#21873), this exceptional release was bottled in August 2025, yielding only 288 individually numbered bottles. The red wine cask has imparted vibrant fruit tones and deep colour, beautifully complementing Blair Athol’s signature malty, nutty character.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Distilled in 2009 and matured 16 years in a single red wine hogshead (#21873)
Bottled August 2025 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series
Limited release of 288 bottles — a rare single-cask Highland whisky
Combines Blair Athol’s rich, nutty profile with red wine cask fruit intensity
A unique, full-flavoured dram perfect for collectors and wine-cask enthusiasts

The Blair Athol 16 Year Old 2009 Old Malt Cask is a stunning single-cask expression that showcases the artistry of wine cask maturation. With its fusion of Highland malt richness and red wine fruit complexity, this limited release is a refined and distinctive addition to the Old Malt Cask series.

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The Distillery

Blair Athol Distillery, established in 1798 in Pitlochry, ranks among the oldest working malt whisky producers in Scotland, spanning four centuries of whisky craftsmanship. Acquired by Arthur Bell & Sons in 1933, it is celebrated as the spiritual home of Bell’s blended Scotch whisky, offering a distillery visitor centre and tours for an immersive experience. Although most of Blair Athol’s malt whisky is destined for Bell’s blends, dedicated whisky enthusiasts can still savor the distillery’s character through independent bottlings, notably in the Connoisseurs Choice and Signatory Vintage ranges—ensuring Blair Athol’s revered legacy continues to captivate Scotch connoisseurs worldwide.

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