2009 James Eadie Blair Athol Single Cask #307362 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

A Blair Athol distilled in 2009 and matured in a single re-charred x-Bourbon Hogshead before being released at 56.2% abv as part of the James Eadie 'Single Cask’ range. 317 units were produced. Independent bottler, James Eadie Ltd was founded in 2016 by Eadie’s great-great-grandson, Rupert Patrick who has held positions at Diageo, Beam and Ian Macleod Distillers. The resurrection of the blend along with the structuring of the independent bottling company by Rupert means that James Eadie's reputation lives on.

Other reviews....
Of course this will work. Colour: white wine. Nose: not quite a buoyant rejuvenated oak over an nondescript malty distillate here, rather a pretty soft, jammy and fruity salad that would even involve herbs. Looks like they keep perfecting the processes. Oranges, honey, sunflower oil, custard, barley water, nougat, brioche, café latte… All that works a treat. With water: more bread, grist and all that. The thing is, does the Distillery play any part? Mouth (neat): just very good, as expected. Blend freshly squeezed orange juice, natural vanilla, a pinch of ras el hanout, raisins (as in proper couscous) and just soft maize bread. I'm terribly afraid this is irresistible, unless you just hate ras el hanout, that is. No luck, I love it. With water: yeah it's just excellent, I think. Modern malt whisky with flying colours and no scruples. Finish: same. As always, the finish is a tad spicier and drier. Comments: where is Blair Athol's gentle softness? Isn't modern 'wood tehkknohlohdgy' just bulldozing any distillery styles? Is it better or worse than in-cask blending (like ex-Laphroaig casks and all that jun.. I mean jazz?) To be discussed over a glass of Champagne. 86 points - whiskyfun.com