Brig O'Perth 11y Blair Athol 2011
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Whisky Cellar, 700 ml
| Producer: | The Whisky Cellar |
| Origin: | Scotland / Highlands |
Description
More than 125 years ago, the Matthew Gloag <(>&<)> Son trading house began producing and bottling some of the finest wines and spirits from across Europe in the cellar of its shop on Atholl Street in Perth, Scotland. Brig O'Perth was the original house whisky and its high quality attracted customers from far and wide. The carefully selected cask pays homage to the tradition of selecting the best spirits and oak casks for maturation. One of Spain's oldest wines, the uniquely dark, rich and flavourful "Vino de Color" was praised by William Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff in King Henry IV. Access to a matured cask of this style provides a rare opportunity to produce a whisky of unrivalled antique character. The Blair Athol acquired lush aromas reminiscent of wine and sultanas as it matured, joined by vanilla and caramel, leaving a warming mouthfeel. Lovely dried fruit notes and a hint of oak round off this complex and unique whisky.
Cask is All Important!
Two Scotsmen, Keith Bonnington, founder of The Whisky Cellar and Jimmy Roser, Managing Director of Baur au Lac Vins explore the art of whisky making by talking – and drinking a fine selection of superb Scottish whisky.
The Whisky Cellar
The Whisky Cellar was founded in 2017 as an independent Scottish bottler by whisky expert Keith Bonnington
Bonnington, who lives in the heart of Edinburgh, can look back on a career in whisky spanning almost two decades. For over 10 years he was responsible at Edrington for brands such as the Macallan and Highland Park.
Highlands
Highlands: Clans, Schafe, Whiskys
Die schottischen Highlands, die nur wenige Kilometer nördlich von Glasgow beginnen, und sich von dort über fast 400 Kilometer bis zum nördlichsten Zipfel des schottischen Festlandes ziehen, sind eine mystische Landschaft. Seit Jahrhunderten wird hier die Politik und die Kultur von alteingesessenen Clans bestimmt. Auf dem kargen Hügelland dominiert die Schafzucht. Zudem reifen hier einige der komplexesten und elegantesten Single Malts.
Scotland
Scotland – Wild history, warming whisky
Whiskey, bagpipes, kilts – These are the most famous elements of Scottish culture. It has not been conclusively determined who invented whisky. The Scots and Irish both argue that they invented the “water of life.” Food and drink definitely tops the Scottish export categories. Every second, around 40 bottles of whisky are purchased. So it’s hardly surprising that whisky makes up around 80 percent of total food and drink exports.
