Bladnoch

Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and new oak casks, this brand-new expression from Bladnoch shows the very pretty distillery style: sweet, floral and orchard fruity. The new oak brings rich vanilla and toasted flavours, with caramelised apple and freshly cut wood. Bottled at a strength of 52.2%, selected by their Master Distiller.

Matured for 14 years in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, this Lowland dram provides rich notes of sweet cinnamon and fruit cake. On the nose you are greeted with wood spices, raisins and sultanas with a suggestion of orange peel and chocolate. To taste more dried fruits and the warming spices of fruit cake. A long, rich finish with a slight dryness leave you going back for a second dram!

Situated on the outskirts of Wigtown in Galloway, Bladnoch Distillery has a long turbulent history, seeing long periods of closure and several owners come and go. It's currently undergoing a period of resurrection by Australian entrepreneur David Prior, along with the help of the new master distiller Ian MacMillan (formally of Bunnahabhain). Samsara (meaning 'rebirth') is one of three new releases to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the distillery, boasting maturation in first fill ex Bourbon and ex Californian Red Wine casks. The nose is rich and fragrant with hints of orange blossom vanilla and plums. The wine cask influence comes through more on the palate with rich fruit compote, citrus and a lingering spicy finish.

Released in 2021, this 19 year old from Bladnoch, has been treated to a finishing period in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The nose provides dark liquorice aromas and aged oak with a floral background. Moving into dried apricots, almonds and nutmeg on the palate. Finally finishing on a long dry sweetness. An excellent example of what this lowland distillery can bring to the table.