The Art Collection Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2008 Dripping Art 700ml
Blair Athol 17 Year Old: Dripping Art
This 2008 vintage from The Art Collection pairs Blair Athol single malt with a 16-month finish in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask. Bottled in 2025 at 53.3% ABV, it offers a fruit-and-spice profile described by the bottler, with citrus, honey and toffee notes. It is part of the Dripping Art series.
Product Details
| Distillery | Blair Athol |
|---|---|
| Bottling series | The Art Collection — Dripping Art |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Origin | Pitlochry, Highlands, Scotland |
| Age | 17 years |
| Distilled / bottled | 13 February 2008 / 11 September 2025 |
| Cask | Refill bourbon; finished for 16 months in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask |
| Cask number | 3009881 |
| Release size | 164 numbered bottles |
| Strength / volume | 53.3% ABV / 700ml |
| Filtration / colouring | Non-chill-filtered; no added colouring |
| Packaging |
Tasting Notes
The following summarises the bottler's tasting description; individual impressions may vary.
- Nose: Ripe summer fruit, peach blossom and blood-orange peel.
- Palate: A fresh, dry opening develops into toffee, custard and honey.
- Finish: Warm spice with a savoury edge.
Art on the Label, Palo Cortado in the Cask
Dripping Art is the fifth Art Collection series, taking its name from the painting technique of dripping colour onto a canvas. The colourful label gives this release a distinctive visual identity. Its extended Palo Cortado finish adds another point of interest for those exploring Highland whisky.
Japanese retailer Nemoto Shouten highlights the interplay of citrus, dried fruit and warming spice in this bottling. Its review describes a balance of richness, brightness and spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Japanese whisky?
No. It is single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Blair Athol in the Scottish Highlands and released by The Art Collection.
What does the 2008 vintage mean?
The whisky was distilled on 13 February 2008 and bottled on 11 September 2025, with a stated age of 17 years.
What casks were used?
The bottle label identifies refill bourbon cask 3009881 and a 16-month finish in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask.
What are the bottle size and strength?
This expression is bottled at 53.3% ABV in a 700ml bottle. The release comprises 164 numbered bottles; the bottle number shown in a photograph is not a promise of the number supplied.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Under Bottle Of Japan's shipping policy, international orders are sent with duties unpaid. For the United States, customers are responsible for applicable US import charges. For the United Kingdom and EU destinations, customers are responsible for charges assessed at their respective destination. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping cost. Check the destination-specific delivery information before ordering.
What is your return and refund policy?
According to our Returning & Exchanging policy, change-of-mind returns are not accepted. If a bottle arrives damaged or the wrong item is delivered, contact us within seven days of signing for the package and obtain a return number before sending anything back. Incorrect items must remain unopened and in their original condition. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method after the returned item is received and checked.
Blair Athol 17 Year Old: Dripping Art
This 2008 vintage from The Art Collection pairs Blair Athol single malt with a 16-month finish in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask. Bottled in 2025 at 53.3% ABV, it offers a fruit-and-spice profile described by the bottler, with citrus, honey and toffee notes. It is part of the Dripping Art series.
Product Details
| Distillery | Blair Athol |
|---|---|
| Bottling series | The Art Collection — Dripping Art |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Origin | Pitlochry, Highlands, Scotland |
| Age | 17 years |
| Distilled / bottled | 13 February 2008 / 11 September 2025 |
| Cask | Refill bourbon; finished for 16 months in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask |
| Cask number | 3009881 |
| Release size | 164 numbered bottles |
| Strength / volume | 53.3% ABV / 700ml |
| Filtration / colouring | Non-chill-filtered; no added colouring |
| Packaging |
Tasting Notes
The following summarises the bottler's tasting description; individual impressions may vary.
- Nose: Ripe summer fruit, peach blossom and blood-orange peel.
- Palate: A fresh, dry opening develops into toffee, custard and honey.
- Finish: Warm spice with a savoury edge.
Art on the Label, Palo Cortado in the Cask
Dripping Art is the fifth Art Collection series, taking its name from the painting technique of dripping colour onto a canvas. The colourful label gives this release a distinctive visual identity. Its extended Palo Cortado finish adds another point of interest for those exploring Highland whisky.
Japanese retailer Nemoto Shouten highlights the interplay of citrus, dried fruit and warming spice in this bottling. Its review describes a balance of richness, brightness and spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Japanese whisky?
No. It is single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Blair Athol in the Scottish Highlands and released by The Art Collection.
What does the 2008 vintage mean?
The whisky was distilled on 13 February 2008 and bottled on 11 September 2025, with a stated age of 17 years.
What casks were used?
The bottle label identifies refill bourbon cask 3009881 and a 16-month finish in a first-fill Palo Cortado sherry quarter cask.
What are the bottle size and strength?
This expression is bottled at 53.3% ABV in a 700ml bottle. The release comprises 164 numbered bottles; the bottle number shown in a photograph is not a promise of the number supplied.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Under Bottle Of Japan's shipping policy, international orders are sent with duties unpaid. For the United States, customers are responsible for applicable US import charges. For the United Kingdom and EU destinations, customers are responsible for charges assessed at their respective destination. These charges are not included in the product price or shipping cost. Check the destination-specific delivery information before ordering.
What is your return and refund policy?
According to our Returning & Exchanging policy, change-of-mind returns are not accepted. If a bottle arrives damaged or the wrong item is delivered, contact us within seven days of signing for the package and obtain a return number before sending anything back. Incorrect items must remain unopened and in their original condition. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method after the returned item is received and checked.
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