Blair Athol 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Flora & Fauna vs Wire Works Alter Ego Single Malt Whisky
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Wire Works Alter Ego Single Malt Whisky currently starts £1.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £63.00 | £61.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Blair Athol Distillery | White Peak |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Flora & Fauna
Blair Athol 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a rich, sherried Highland single malt whisky known for its full-bodied character, dried fruit sweetness, and warming spice. This 12-year-old expression is part of Diageo’s Flora & Fauna series, which highlights lesser-known distilleries. Blair Athol, located in Pitlochry, is a key component in Bell’s blended whisky, but this single malt bottling reveals its distinctive house style. Matured in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 43% ABV, it offers a robust and satisfying dram. On the nose, it presents muscat grapes, Madeira wine, dried apricots, and treacle toffee, with a hint of brimstone and tar. There’s also a subtle minty herbal note and a touch of oak char. The palate is rich and mouth-filling, with flavours of red berries, raisins, blackcurrants, and a mulled wine warmth. Notes of grape juice, sandalwood, cumin, and paprika emerge with time. The finish is slightly dry and spicy, with a curious sweetness that lingers after the initial acidity, and hints of toasty oak and syrup round out the experience. Blair Athol 12 is often praised for its Christmas pudding richness and complex spice profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy sherried malts with a bit of Highland depth.
Wire Works Alter Ego Single Malt Whisky
Alter Ego reveals an exciting alternative flavour profile to the house style lead Small Batch Single Malt Whisky which is a lightly peated. This spirit has been distilled with alternative cut points to previous Wire Works whisky releases, bringing richer fruit forward flavour and a different take to its background light peat. Aromas of lemon meringue, sherbet and fresh ginger backed with caramel. The palate shows cream soda, honey, light caramel and a touch of mango.
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