This Blair Athol from North Star was the first single malt (some blends were released at an earlier date by Chivas and Dewars) finished in Mezcal that could legally be called Scotch Whisky after the rule change by SWA and is therefore quite a historic bottle. Adds some nice brown sugar and tropical fruit notes which work well with the Blair Athol distillate.
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