Blair Athol 27yo 1975/2003 Rare Malts

Blair Athol 27yo 1975/2003 Rare Malts

Official bottling
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber copper
54.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, papayas, dates, cream, peaches, hints of smoke. With water, leather, papayas, raisins. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, cool, volatile, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Leather, cola nuts, dates, cream, papayas, white pepper, hints of smoke. With water, leather, papayas, raisins, dates. 
Finish: Long. Hoppy beer, papayas, aluminium foil, dates, white pepper. 

Comments: 

Lots of dried fruit, even the tropical fruit notes are reminiscent of the dried preserved version rather than the fresh. Water brings out a meaty leathery note, almost giving it more body. A lovely whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.