Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 Reserve Cask (SMOS) Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (ABV 48%)

Elixir Distillers is an independent bottler that released The Single Malts of Scotland range in 2002. This range consists of vintage single malt Scotch whiskies selected for their individual quality and character. Along with the classic single cask collection, the range includes the Director's Special series personally selected by Sukhinder Singh, as well as two small-batch collections: the accessible Reserve Casks and the more mature Marriage of Casks.

A batch of five ex-bourbon hogsheads from Blair Athol distillery was used to create this single malt, distilled in 2009 and aged for more than 11 years.

Nose - Like a Friday night treat – fruit-and-nut milk chocolate, immediately replaced by butter shortbread biscuits, left to cool on a baking tray. A waft of cinnamon lollipops appears, hinting at the comforting spice to come.

Palate - Crumbly ginger snaps and Kent-honey-chocolate truffles abound at first sip. This moves onto a smattering of buttery caramelised cashew nuts and a sprinkle of crushed aniseed. Fudge-sauce-smothered pancakes arrive to envelop the senses.

Finish - Cream crackers and thick slices of smooth, nutty Comte cheese linger with notes of baking spice.