Blair Athol (The Whiskyfind) Kinmen Lutra S.Malt 11YO 2008 is a limited-edition single malt whisky jointly produced by The Whiskyfind, an independent bottler (IB) in Taiwan, and Wenhe Tobacco & Liquor in Nantou.
This wine belongs to the "Enjoy Rare Series," which aims to combine endangered animals from Taiwan with rare Scotch wines to raise public awareness of ecological conservation. The main character on the label is the Kinmen Lutra, a protected animal in Taiwan.
- Vintage: 11 years
- Oak type: Hogshead cask, cask number #305252
- Alcohol content: 54.4% ABV (Cask Strength)
- Limited edition: Only 312 bottles worldwide
This whisky fully preserves the robust and oily traditional Highland style of the Blair Athol distillery.
- Aroma: Fresh malt, vanilla, cream, toffee, fudge, milk chocolate, earth, herbs, floral, woody notes, with subtle animalistic undertones and an earthy, post-rain forest feel.
- Palmistry: Oily and robust on the palate. A pronounced malty sweetness, fudge, hazelnut syrup, ripe fruit, and nutty flavors with skin, accompanied by meaty, woody, and spicy notes of mountain pepper, along with subtle animalic hints.
- Finish: Long finish with notes of fudge, spices, cocoa beans, wood, cream, and a hint of earth.