One of my favourite whiskies ever is a 1988 Signatory Vintage Blair Athol aged in a red wine butt. So, Blair Athol in red wine casks is a favourite combination for me. It brings out fruity and jammy notes particularly berries. Here is an unusual Blair Athol from the independent bottler Uncharted Whisky Company. It has those great berry notes - the nose is awesome, but it is also a bit spicy - lots of ginger and pepper on the finish otherwise it would be perfect.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers