Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch)

Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch), 52%

Goldfinch has bottled this Blair Athol in their Bodega Series. Distilled June 2008, and finished in single 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry cask. Limited to 320 bottles.

The Blair Athol 2008 15 YO Bodega Series (Goldfinch) will be available to buy in Norway in a few days at NOK 1823 (16829801).

Nose: Opens with the aroma of ripe, sun-warmed oranges, leading into the nostalgic scent of an old, dusty attic, its wooden crates brimming with ancient tomes. A forgotten vase of dried flowers in a corner. Time introduces dried fruits, predominantly raisins, and a hint of nuttiness.

Taste: A full-bodied and spicy entrance, mingling red berries with chocolate in a dryish ensemble. Runny caramel. The presence of oranges, both pulp and zest, adds a vibrant layer.

Finish: The medium-long finish continues with the theme of red berries, now adopting a wine-like quality, paired with dark, rich chocolate. It closes with the earthy, autumnal essence of wet leaves.

Comment: Autumn and wine.

Score 86/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas