Hidden in the gateway town to the Scottish Highlands, Blair Athol distillery has long been a quiet treasure for those who seek character over fame. This Provenance Blair Athol 12 Year Old release captures the distillery’s robust Highland style, matured entirely in a single sherry butt to draw out deep, indulgent flavours. Bottled by Douglas Laing, it’s a whisky that tells the story of patient aging and the magic of cask influence in a way that only time can.

Provenance - Blair Athol 12 Year Old (Sherry Butt) 70cl
Brand: Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Rich waves of stewed plums, dark berries, and sweet raisins, with a gentle waft of polished oak.
Palate: Velvety and mouth-filling, think spiced fruit cake, toasted almonds, and treacle, all wrapped in a warm sherried embrace.
Finish: Long and indulgent, with dried fruit sweetness lingering alongside a hint of cocoa and nutmeg spice.

Production Details:
Drawn from a single sherry butt and bottled without chill filtration or added colouring, this expression is crafted to showcase Blair Athol’s naturally full-bodied spirit. The sherry cask brings richness and depth, adding layers of dark fruit and spice that amplify the distillery’s malt-forward character.

Perfect For:
A quiet evening by the fire, the kind where conversation drifts as the glass slowly empties and the warmth seeps in.

Expert Notes:
Douglas Laing’s Provenance range is known for bottling whisky with integrity, letting the cask and distillery character shine without interference. This Blair Athol is a textbook example of why sherry maturation remains a favourite among enthusiasts.

Customer Reviews:
“Bold, rich, and unapologetically sherried.”
“The kind of dram that makes you lean back and close your eyes.”
“Pure Highland comfort in a glass.”

Interesting Fact:
Blair Athol’s water source, the Allt Dour Burn, translates to “Burn of the Otter” in Gaelic, adding a touch of nature’s poetry to each drop.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat, though a few drops of water can open up brighter fruit notes hidden beneath the sherry depth.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1798, Blair Athol is one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries. Known for producing a malt with a nutty, rich profile, much of its output goes into blends like Bell’s, making single malt releases like this a rare treat for whisky lovers.