Critics reviews
Tangy. Mustard poultice, shallot dressing.
Palate
Sweeter than expected. Floral. Orange blossom. With water, honeyed cereal bowl.
Finish
Warms up on a gingery and peppery tanginess. A pleasant toasted hazelnut come back.
Comment
The nose is unusual, closer to a sour Chinese broth than a whisky! But the palate restores an expected floral Lowland freshness.
Martine Nouet - Whisky Magazine Issue 40 Nose
Mouthwatering. Florist shop: lily, freesia, then comes apple: blossom/sweet eating apple. Fragrant with a light malty note.
Palate
Delicate but vibrant with good feel and a fresh natural ripeness. Orchard fruit, boiled sweets, gentle oak. Good balance.
Finish
Lightly dry.
Comment
Proof that a whisky can be delicate yet complex.
Dave Broom - Whisky Magazine Issue 40
About this SPIRIT
Bladnoch Distillery, Lowlands
The Bladnoch distillery started its life as a farm on the banks of the river Bladnoch in 1817. It belonged to Thomas McClelland and remained in the hands of the McClelland / McLelland family (who also rebuilt the distillery in 1871) until it was closed in 1938.
Bladnoch had a string of owners, before Bladnoch Distillery Ltd. bought it back in 1956 and regenerated its production. This was followed by a short spell under the ownership of Arthur Bell & Sons, which was eventually incorporated to United Distillers (Diageo) in 1985.
Diageo mothballed the stills in 1993 and converted it to a heritage centre. Raymond Armstrong, an Irish businessman acquired it one year later and in 2000 he managed to get the whole operation back into working order. However, production remained small, and when David Prior took over the distillery in 2015 there was extremely limited stock. Production has now increased with a range of expressions, as well as the occasional exceptionally rare older release.
The style of Bladnoch is fresh and grassy with rich, herbal notes on the palate.
(Adapted from the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2024)
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Description
Nose
Tangy. Mustard poultice, shallot dressing.
Palate
Sweeter than expected. Floral. Orange blossom. With water, honeyed cereal bowl.
Finish
Warms up on a gingery and peppery tanginess. A pleasant toasted hazelnut come back.
Comment
The nose is unusual, closer to a sour Chinese broth than a whisky! But the palate restores an expected floral Lowland freshness.
Martine Nouet - Whisky Magazine Issue 40 Nose
Mouthwatering. Florist shop: lily, freesia, then comes apple: blossom/sweet eating apple. Fragrant with a light malty note.
Palate
Delicate but vibrant with good feel and a fresh natural ripeness. Orchard fruit, boiled sweets, gentle oak. Good balance.
Finish
Lightly dry.
Comment
Proof that a whisky can be delicate yet complex.
Dave Broom - Whisky Magazine Issue 40
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