Blair Athol 2013 Christmas Octave

Distilled in February 2013, this Blair Athol initially matured in a refill hogshead before being transferred into a second-fill Pedro Ximénez octave in June 2025. It was bottled in November 2026.

We were particularly impressed by the depth of character drawn from the PX octave, delivering an expressive influence of rich dried fruits despite the cask being a second fill. This complements Blair Athol’s naturally rich, nutty and malty distillery character, while the original hogshead maturation has allowed those underlying qualities to remain at the forefront.

The result is a beautifully balanced whisky, bringing together soft vanilla notes, warming malt and an indulgent dried fruit character, with hints of festive richness reminiscent of Christmas cake. A lovely seasonal expression of Blair Athol.