Raw materials
malted barley
water (Allt Dour Burn)
yeast
Distillery
Blair Athol
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Blair Athol.
Blair Athol is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Pitlochry, Perthshire (Highlands). It is known both for its important contribution to blends (notably Bell's) and for standalone releases such as the 12 Years and various distillery-exclusive or independent bottlings.
whisky distillery
single malt
Scotch whisky
Highland whisky
Producer range
Producer range Blair Athol
Spirit categories
whisky distillery
single malt
Scotch whisky
Highland whisky
Representative products
Blair Athol 12 Years (official core range)
Distillery exclusive bottlings
Blair Athol 17 Years (e.g. Distiller's Art - independent release)
Casks and ageing vessels
oak casks
sherry butt
hogshead
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Typical single malt Scotch production: use of malted barley, fermentation and double distillation in copper pot stills. The water source is the Allt Dour burn that runs through the estate.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills; the plant features wash and spirit stills arranged according to the site's historic configuration.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; some expressions (including independent bottlings) mature in sherry casks or hogsheads depending on the release.
Producer history Blair Athol
Founded in 1798 as 'Aldour' and re-established under the name Blair Athol in the 19th century, the site experienced periods of closure (including 1932–1949) before being rebuilt and reopened. In the 20th century it became part of Arthur Bell & Sons and later passed to the current owner, Diageo. Capacity expansions and a visitor centre have been added over the years.
Territory
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scottish Highlands. Origin area of the water resource (Allt Dour) and historically linked to regional blend production.
Blair Athol
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