XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Douglas Laing’s Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary collection. Distilled at Blair Athol in 1993 and bottled in 2023, it was drawn from a single sherry butt at a natural cask strength of 54.4% ABV. The release comprises 399 bottles from cask DL17911.
The whisky was laid down at Blair Athol Distillery in June 1993 and bottled by Douglas Laing in July 2023 for its Xtra Old Particular range. It is a 30-year-old single malt drawn from sherry butt DL17911 and bottled at natural cask strength of 54.4% ABV. The release was limited to 399 hand-filled 700ml bottles.
Amber in the glass, this exact cask displays an aromatic profile of dried figs, dates, raisins and sweet-wine character, lifted by menthol tobacco and liquorice. The palate is powerful and peppery, bringing black propolis, dried fruits and old walnuts into focus. Its long finish turns more rustic, with fruit skins, caramel, burnt sugar and autumn leaves.
This high-strength, mature single cask is suited to an unhurried neat tasting or a celebratory whisky pour. Its documented presentation, including a crystal decanter and glass, also makes it appropriate for a collector-focused occasion or milestone gift.
Product Highlights
- 30-year-old Blair Athol single malt, distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2023.
- Single sherry butt DL17911 bottled at natural cask strength of 54.4% ABV.
- Part of Douglas Laing’s Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary collection.
- 399 hand-filled bottles released in 700ml format.
Product Information
- Brand: XOP
- Type: Single Malt Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Highlands
- Age: 30 Year Old
- Alcohol: 54.4%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993?
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 offers a documented 30-year maturation in a single sherry butt, bottled at its natural 54.4% strength for Douglas Laing’s 75th Anniversary XOP collection.
Who is XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 best for?
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 is for buyers seeking mature sherried Highland single malt with dried-fruit depth, peppery structure and a long, rustic finish.
What is XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993?
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 is a 54.4% ABV Highland single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Douglas Laing for its 75th Anniversary Xtra Old Particular collection. Distilled in 1993, it spent 30 years in a single sherry butt before its 2023 bottling; 399 bottles were released.
What does XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 taste like?
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 offers aromas of dried figs, dates, raisins, sweet-wine notes, menthol tobacco and liquorice, Powerful and peppery, layering liquorice, black propolis, dried fruits and old walnuts and Long and rustic, with fruit skins, caramel, burnt sugar and autumn leaves.
How should XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 be served?
XOP Blair Athol 30 Year Old 1993 is best served neat for focused tasting; a small amount of water may reveal additional dried-fruit, herbal and berry detail.
