Berry Bros and Rudd Crafted in Cask Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 #303639

Berry Bros. and Rudd Crafted in Cask Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2013 #303639 is a limited-edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky independently bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Distilled in 2013 and aged for 12 years, this single-cask expression was matured in a hogshead before receiving a finish in a Margaux wine cask. Bottled at 58.2% ABV, with an outturn of just 288 bottles, it brings together Blair Athol's rich, malty character with elegant red fruit, oak spice, and wine-influenced complexity.

Food Pairing: Roast duck, grilled lamb, aged Gouda, mushroom risotto, dark chocolate, and berry-based desserts.

Tasting Notes: Rich malt, ripe red berries, dark chocolate, toasted oak, vanilla, and warming baking spices.

Nose: Aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, honeyed malt, and vanilla, accompanied by toasted oak, subtle floral notes, and gentle wine-driven spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, offering layers of dark berries, caramel, malted barley, and chocolate. The Margaux wine cask finish introduces red fruit sweetness, balanced by oak tannins, cinnamon, and warming spice.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dark fruits, toasted oak, cocoa, and a delicate touch of dry spice.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. Allow the whisky to breathe briefly before tasting, or add a few drops of water to soften its 58.2% strength and reveal additional fruit and malt characteristics.