Signatory Vintage BLAIR ATHOL 13 Years Old 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask Strength #1 2011 57,7% Vol. 0,7l in Tinbox

The Signatory Vintage Blair Athol 13 Years Old 1st Fill Ruby Port Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is an exclusive and limited Highland bottling from the renowned Signatory Vintage Collection. This fine single malt whisky was distilled on September 30, 2011 and bottled on May 01, 2025 after 13 years of maturation. It was matured in a 1st Fill Ruby Port Hogshead (Cask No. 1), which gave it an exceptionally fruity and deep aroma. The influence of the Ruby Port gives it intense notes of ripe berries, cherries, chocolate and oak spice, which harmonize perfectly with the malty character of the Blair Athol Distillery.

This cask strength single malt was bottled at a strong 57.7% vol., not chill-filtered and with a natural color, i.e. without any additives - in the spirit of authentic craftsmanship. The limited edition of just 308 bottles makes it a real collector's item and a connoisseur's whisky. The Blair Athol Distillery, located in Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands, is known for its rich, nutty and fruity whiskies with a fine spiciness. This bottling from the Signatory Vintage range expresses precisely these characteristics in an impressive way and shows how harmoniously port maturation and Highland malt can merge. 

Tasting notes:

Color: Ruby red with dark mahogany tones.

Nose: Intense fruity notes of cherries, plums and red berries, accompanied by dark chocolate, honey and fine oak spice.

Taste: Full-bodied and complex with sweet malt, ripe fruit, vanilla, caramel and light pepper.

Finish: Long-lasting, warm and fruity with elegant port notes and a delicate wood structure.

This Blair Athol 13 Years Old Cask Strength is an intense taste experience on its own, but also unfolds its full depth with a splash of water. It harmonizes perfectly with game dishes, braised lamb, cheese with blue mould or smoked dishes, where its fruity, spicy port note is elegantly accentuated. It is also a delicious accompaniment to desserts with berries, dark chocolate or caramelized nuts. As a digestif after a festive dinner, this limited edition Highland single malt offers a long-lasting, full-bodied and luxurious moment of pleasure thanks to its maturation in 1st fill Ruby Port hogsheads, reflecting the art of cask finishing to perfection.