Blair Athol is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Founded in 1798 under its original name Aldour, it shortly closed operations for two plus decades until it reopened in 1826 under its current title.

Blair Athol's name was most likely taken from the village where the distillery is located called “Blair Atholl”. Ownership changed hands many times over the years. Production halted again in 1932 until the end of World War II, and volumes doubled thereafter with an additional pair of distilling pots. Because their whisky is very full bodied, most of the production was used as a base for blended whiskies including Bell's, the UK's best-selling brand. What’s left were typically matured in Sherry casks for 12 years and released as single malts, meaning very few bottles for thirsty consumers.

Our OMQ Series II “Free For Yum Cha?” features such a limited Blair Athol 2010. Matured for 11 years in a specially selected sherry cask, this dram exudes fruity and spice notes that showcases Blair Athol’s unique flavours. We selected an Old Master Q artwork of the three main characters dining over a meal of yum cha, or perhaps a few meals judging by the finished plates under the table!

Distilled: 10.02.2010
Bottled: 18.10.2021
11 Years Old
53.8%
Refill Sherry Butt