{"product_id":"blair-athol-20-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky-highland","title":"Blair Athol 20 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Highland","description":"Blair Athol 20 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Highland single malt aged two decades in sherry butts, bottled at cask strength 50% ABV from a private collection. This exceptional expression showcases the elegant marriage of Highland character with rich sherry maturation, delivering complex fruit and spice notes with remarkable depth.\n\nFounded in 1798 in the heart of Pitlochry, Blair Athol Distillery has quietly crafted Highland single malts for over two centuries using traditional methods and pristine Scottish water. This particular bottling represents the artistry of independent bottler Hunter Laing \u0026amp; Co, who selected a single sherry butt from June 1995 and allowed it to mature for 20 years before bottling just 597 precious bottles in November 2015.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe orchard fruits, aromatic herbs, gentle pepperiness, honeyed sherry influence, dried fruit complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming pepper spice, ripe banana, crisp apple, gentle sherry sweetness, oak undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with pronounced oak tannins, lingering spice, subtle fruit echoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlair Athol Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSherry Butt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottler\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunter Laing \u0026amp; Co Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebratory Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark milestone moments with this rare, aged Highland expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add exceptional provenance with limited production of 597 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savor neat to appreciate two decades of sherry cask maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present a distinguished Highland single malt with remarkable heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Blair Athol 20 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair Athol 20 Year delivers a complex Highland profile beginning with ripe fruits and herbs on the nose, developing into warming pepper spice with banana and apple sweetness on the palate, finishing with medium-length oak tannins. The sherry butt maturation adds honeyed depth and dried fruit complexity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blair Athol 20 Year good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare 20-year Highland single malt is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to appreciate its complex sherry cask maturation and limited availability of just 597 bottles. Its 50% ABV and premium character make it ideal for contemplative sipping rather than mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Blair Athol 20 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Blair Athol 20 Year neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature to fully appreciate its Highland character and sherry influence. Add a few drops of water if desired to open the aromatics, allowing 10-15 minutes for the whisky to breathe and reveal its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Blair Athol special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Blair Athol represents exceptional rarity with only 597 bottles from a single sherry butt, distilled in 1995 and aged 20 years before bottling by respected independent bottler Hunter Laing \u0026amp; Co. The combination of Highland distillery character, extended sherry maturation, and limited availability makes this a collector's treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blair Athol 20 Year similar to other Highland whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair Athol 20 Year shares Highland elegance with expressions like Dalwhinnie or Oban but distinguishes itself through intensive sherry cask influence and higher proof bottling. For admirers of sherry-matured Highland single malts seeking exceptional age and complexity, this represents outstanding value in the aged Scotch category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blair Athol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48918445261040,"sku":"BA20YSMSWH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_83df62f9-4f3c-4ea5-99ff-0498ce5872da.jpg?v=1772168430","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/blair-athol-20-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky-highland","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}