Blair Athol 1996 21 Years Single Malt Whisky

William Turner

May 7, 2026, 12:30:51

Okay, so, took a sip of this one... 😄 First thing on the nose, got a real hit of that classic smokiness, like a bonfire on the beach. 🌊 Then, underneath, there's this lovely, sweet wafer thing going on? Kinda reminds me of those chocolate biscuits. On the palate, it's all smooth and rounded. Get a bit of dark fruit, plums maybe, and a proper wave of that peat smoke again. Slightly woody, too. 🪵 Finish is long, warming, with a nice spicy kick at the very end. Really quite moreish! 👍 Yeah, big fan of this one. Proper winter warmer.

Craig Johnson

May 4, 2026, 15:21:05

Nose: got this lovely **vanilla** and **honey** vibe, maybe a hint of **toffee** too 🍯 Smooth on the palate, quite **mellow** and **creamy**. Slight **smokiness** creeping in Really pleasant **dried fruit** and **warm spice** notes. Feels like autumn somehow 🍂 **Finish** lingers nicely - bit of **oak**, touch of **caramel**. Not too short, not OTT 👌 Overall just a solid, easy drinking whisky. Would defo have again on a Friday evening 🥃

Helen Walker

Apr 29, 2026, 11:01:07

First sip, gotta say – nice smokey vibe, really warming. 😊 Taste's got some honey and a bit of vanilla, sweet but not too much. Finish is long, with a little spice kick. Feels proper cozy! 🔥 Sometimes a hint of fruit or nuts comes through, depends on the dram. Overall, it's just lovely for a chill evening. 🍂

Anthony Thompson

Apr 28, 2026, 11:42:59

Had a wee dram of this one. Nose is all honey 🍯 and stewed apples, a bit of heathery sweetness. Palate’s got a proper malty backbone, then a gentle spice builds — cinnamon and a whisp of smoke? 🔥 Finish is middling, leaves a dry, oaky warmth. Reet nice for a dreich night. 😌🥃