Blackadder Raw Cask Blair Athol 2013 12YO Refill Barrique No. 302229 | 60.5% ABV

Spirit-forward Highland character—elevated by a gentle refill cask and bottled at full strength.

This 2013 Blair Athol, bottled at 12 years by Blackadder, is a Raw Cask release that leans into clarity of distillate rather than heavy cask influence. Matured in a refill barrique, the wood plays a supporting role—allowing the distillery’s naturally rich, nutty, and slightly spiced profile to take center stage.

As with all Raw Cask bottlings, this is drawn straight from the barrel—no chill filtration, no dilution, and retaining natural cask sediment for a fully authentic experience.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Honeyed malt, light dried fruits, toasted nuts, and soft oak
• Palate: Full-bodied and textured—malt-forward with notes of caramel, gentle spice, orchard fruits, and a touch of cocoa
• Finish: Long and warming, with balanced oak, spice, and a lingering nutty sweetness

Why This Bottle

• Refill barrique maturation – highlights distillery character over cask dominance
• Raw Cask release – unfiltered, undiluted, and true to the barrel
• High strength (60.5%) – versatile for neat sipping or dilution to open up layers
• A more balanced, spirit-driven profile compared to heavier sherry cask expressions

Details

• Distillery: Blair Athol
• Vintage: 2013
• Age: 12 Years
• Cask: Refill Barrique (No. 302229)
• ABV: 60.5%
• Bottler: Blackadder (Raw Cask Series)