Tri Carragh Blair Athol 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1st Fill Port Barrique)

Highland Character, Port-Finished Perfection

The Tri Carragh Blair Athol 12-Year is a captivating Highland single malt, matured entirely in a specially selected first-fill port barrique. Bottled at a robust yet elegant 51.6% ABV, this whisky highlights Blair Athol’s acclaimed distillation tradition, renowned for producing rich, flavorful whiskies that capture the essence of the Scottish Highlands.

With only 174 bottles produced, each sip offers a rare and memorable experience. This exclusive release showcases Blair Athol’s classic profile, masterfully combined with the deep complexity and vibrant fruitiness imparted by maturation in a premium super Tawny Port barrique sourced from Portugal’s famed Douro Valley.

Why Blair Athol’s Spirit is Special

• Blair Athol is cherished for producing whisky that beautifully balances sweet, fruity, and floral notes. The use of high-quality first-fill Port barriques elevates these characteristics, revealing an indulgent and vibrant whisky packed with luscious fruit and enticing complexity.

Exceptional Cask Influence

• Maturing whisky in first-fill super Tawny Port barriques imbues the spirit with incredible depth, offering rich, dark fruit notes balanced by a delightful touch of spice and gentle tannins. The result is a layered and sophisticated dram that’s perfect for whisky enthusiasts seeking unique, limited, and collectible expressions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries, strawberries (Vimto?), with hints of liquorice, plums, slight vanilla notes, and subtle undertones of violets and lavender.

Palate

Dark fruits continue on the palate, enhanced by delicate notes of pepper and anise spice. Slightly tannic but not overwhelming. With a splash of water, floral aromas become more prominent.

Finish

Juicy, fresh berries persist, increasingly inviting with each sip—an engaging finish that continuously beckons another taste.