Blair Athol 21yo 1997/2018

Blair Athol 21yo 1997/2018

Cask Collection, AD Rattray
Single malt - Central Highlands
Rose gold
63% ABV
Dram

Nose: Fresh baked bread, roses, honey, vanilla, nectarines, hints of white grapes. With water, yeasty, bread, sponge cake, white grapes. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, slippery, tingly, loosens slightly. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Fresh baked bread, honey, roses, white grapes, gooseberries, hints of fresh cut grass. With water, black tea, vanilla, peaches, gooseberries, hints of raisins. 
Finish: Medium. White grapes, honey, gooseberries, hints of nectarines. 

Comments: 

At the higher strength, this whisky bursts with fruit and floral notes. Once you add water however, it becomes more bitter, more cereally, and frankly, quite a lot more interesting. I really enjoyed the contrast, and honestly, at 63%, some water is required.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.