What whisky is made at Blair Athol?
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What whisky is made at Blair Athol?
The Distillery produces a 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, with a mellow deep-toned aroma, a strong fruity flavour and a smooth finish. Blair Athol wins hearts through its contribution to the Bell’s Blend, the most popular blended whisky in the U.K. and a leading brand in South Africa and Scandinavia.
Is Blair Athol whisky good?
It’s a fantastic tasting sherried whisky. One of the great sherry cask whiskies.
Who owns Blair Athol whisky?
Diageo
Blair Athol Distillery is a distillery in Scotland that distills Blair Athol single malt whisky. It is used in Bell’s whisky, and is also normally available in a 12-year-old bottling….Blair Athol distillery.
| Region: Highland | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Diageo |
| Founded | 1798 |
| Status | Operational |
| Water source | Allt Dour Burn |
Is Blair Athol peated?
Blair Athol’s ancient source of water from the Allt Dour and its setting in the peaty moorland of the Grampian mountains combines to create the whisky’s, mellow quality and smooth finish.
Where is Bell’s whisky made?
The Blair Athol distillery, where Bell’s is produced, was established in 1798 and is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. In the same distillery, the distinctive taste of Bell’s comes together with a select blend of grain and fine malt whiskies, all matured in selected oak casks for a richer flavour.
What distilleries are in Pitlochry?
All three distilleries are located just a few minutes’ drive from the Fisher’s Hotel.
- Edradour Distillery. Hidden in the very heart of Scotland, Pitlochry, lies Edradour Distillery.
- Blair Atholl Distillery. Founded in 1798 it is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland.
- Dewars Distillery.
What is flora and fauna whisky?
Flora and Fauna, nicknamed by the late whisky writer, Michael Jackson, was a themed series of distillery only single malt whisky releases. Each distillery was given a particular creature as its symbol, which is elegantly displayed on each bottle’s beautiful label.
What malts are in Bells?
Bell’s is a blend of about 40 grain and malt whiskies. It includes whisky from all around Scotland, including Dufftown, Inchgower, Glenkinchie and Caol Ila. These are all blended with Blair Athol’s malt. Bell’s is a brand of blended whisky initially produced by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd and now owned by Diageo.
Who owns Bell’s Whisky?
Bell’s is a brand of blended Scotch whisky originally produced by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd and now owned by Diageo. It is the best selling whisky in the UK….Bell’s whisky.
| Type | Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Diageo |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Introduced | 1851 |
| Website | www.bells.co.uk |
How many flora and fauna Whiskies are there?
26 bottlings
Although it was never the official name of the range, the name Flora & Fauna stuck and is today unequivocally used to describe the series. In total, the range consists of 26 bottlings at mid-strength (43% ABV) and a further nine cask-strength bottlings.
What is Bell’s Whisky made from?
Bell’s Original is made up of both grain and malt whisky that’s produced at Blair Athol (which is the base of their operation in Perthshire), Inchgower, Dufftown, Glenkinchie and – one of my favourites – Caol Ila. After being blended, the whisky is then bottled at Diageo’s Shieldhall plant, at 40% ABV.
Is Famous Grouse a good whiskey?
Delicious. A perennial favourite with critics and connoisseurs alike, The Famous Grouse is a superb blend with a great deal of character. Today, more than 2 million cases are sold annually, making it one of the most popular whiskies in the world.
