Blair Athol, Rare Series, 1991, 34 Year Old, 1991

This extraordinary Rare Series icon comes from a small batch, the first Blair Athol ever matured in ex-Sherry European Oak casks and finished in Pedro Ximénez-seasoned new American Oak hogsheads. Age and casks combine to reveal its deepest secrets. Mellow aromas of high-roast espresso coffee are backed by notes of dark chocolate and raisin, with a hint of hazelnut. A smoothly full-bodied texture introduces a robust, surprisingly sweet taste, showing admirable weight as it dries gently to a delicious spiciness. Gloriously long, the spicy finish leaves an aftertaste of dark chocolate. Savour every drop of this robust single malt.