Blair Athol 1989 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Suzanne Bennett

May 25, 2026, 20:30:50

Nose on this is pretty much spot-on perfect, honestly. Straight away it’s that old Fino sherry thing, but softer – dried figs, dates, a faint waft of pot-pourri that isn’t soapy at all, and just a whisper of sweet English mustard giving it a tiny kick. Then there’s this lovely old Madeira note and a deep, dark cherry richness that keeps pulling me back in. 😮‍💨 Taste is rounder than I expected, and a tad easier than the nose might suggest. Roasted pecans and leather, a slightly grassy side like horse saddles after a summer rain, and a caraway seed earthiness. Patchouli pops up, very subtle, alongside the mint, and then it flips into that flinty, old Bourgogne territory – bone dry then suddenly juicy again. Very complex but it never feels messy, it just works. The finish has that long solera vibe, double-matured warmth sitting in a deep gold glow, and the last thing that lingers is cherries and saddle soap. Excellent one, this. 😌

Mason Jackson

May 21, 2026, 20:30:40

Lovely warm dram 🥃 I get soft honey, a bit of vanilla, dried fruit and gentle oak. There’s a light smokey edge, but nothing too heavy. Feels cosy, smooth-ish, with a wee spicy tingle at the end. Nice for a quiet evening.

Isla Campbell

May 21, 2026, 09:00:57

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 Bit of honey, oak and dried fruit, with a wee smoky tingle. Feels warm, mellow, and easy to sit with on a chilly evening. Nice little peppery finish too.

Rowena Price

May 14, 2026, 09:12:59

Nose is all bonfire and brine, like standin too close tae a seaside smoker. A proper waft of iodine and charred driftwood, then a wee bit of stewed orchard fruit hiding underneath 🌊🔥 Soon as it hits the tongue it’s thick and oily, coats the mouf with smoked bacon crisps, dark choclate, and a peppery bite that wakes ye right up. There’s somethin' almost chewy about it — old leather and a flicker of coal dust 🥓🍫 Finish lingers like an ashy hug, dry and salty, wi’ the ghost of dried fig and woodspice. Warms the throat on the way down, proper hearth-like. Jist a touch of menthol at the very tail end 🍂✨

Lily Stewart

May 12, 2026, 03:35:12

Blimey, this wisky's got some proper depth! 🥃 On the nose, I'm pickin' up sweet honeey 🍯 with a hint of spice—like cinnamon toast, innit? Palate's rich, almost buttery, with notes of dark chocolate and dried fruits. Finish is long and smoky, leavin' a warm glow. Right lovely for a cozy night in. 😊 *Note: slight typos as per request, like "honeey" and "wisky" – hope it still makes sense!*