
John Rigby & Co. 18-Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18-Years old Proof: 86 proof Finish: Sherry Source: Blair Athol Tasting Notes: Dutch apple pie begins, thick and creamy with elegant apple and pear, honeysuckle, vanilla bean, soft smoke and light oak. Silky caramel lingers beyond it all. It begins to expand as it sits in the glass - sugary raspberry, freshly peeled lemon, white tea, and new leather. The palate leads rich and layered with spiced pear, gentle smoke and new leather, and freshly brewed coffee. Red fruit is not as prominent on the front palate, but definitely grows more round and plush toward the mid palate with trailing smoked vanilla. The finish is gentle but weighted, lingering with red fruits, light tannin, lightly oiled leather, soft trailing spice, and dark chocolate. About: An 18-year old Blair Athol that has been bottled by Hunter Laing for John Rigby & Co. Blair Athol distillery is one of Scotland's oldest, dating back into the late 18th century. Its modern story begins when it was closed down by Peter M