Bladnoch
8 Years Old
- 46.7
- 8 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- Lowland
Bladnoch Distillery is located in the Lowlands of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the river of the same name, it is the most southerly distillery in all of Scotland. Like many of the traditional Lowland distilleries, Bladnoch's spirit is very light and gentle. The distillery was founded in 1817 when John and Thomas McClelland were first granted a licence to distil whisky on their Bladnoch farm. For nearly a...
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Bladnoch Distillery is located in the Lowlands of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the river of the same name, it is the most southerly distillery in all of Scotland. Like many of the traditional Lowland distilleries, Bladnoch's spirit is very light and gentle. The distillery was founded in 1817 when John and Thomas McClelland were first granted a licence to distil whisky on their Bladnoch farm. For nearly a century, successive generations of the McClelland family grew and modernised the distillery. At its peak, the site had six washbacks and annual production of approximately 230,000 litres of alcohol.
The distillery has experienced numerous closures and reopenings throughout its long history, driven by various factors. Today, Australian entrepreneur David Prior owns the company, having acquired it in 2015. With a legacy of over 200 years in crafting single malt Scotch whisky, Bladnoch Distillery stands as the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery. It boasts an impressive annual distilling capacity of 1.5 million litres.
Bladnoch 8 Years Old undergoes a double maturation in American Oak Red Wine Casks, enhancing the depth and complexity of the whisky. Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage has hand-selected every cask to bring together this rich expression.
Expect aromas of strawberries, with herbal pine cones as well as a palate of strawberry jam, oak and nutmeg, with a long warming finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Strawberries, with herbal pine cones.
Palate - Strawberry jam, polished oak, and nutmeg.
Finish - A very long sugary and warm feeling.
The distillery has experienced numerous closures and reopenings throughout its long history, driven by various factors. Today, Australian entrepreneur David Prior owns the company, having acquired it in 2015. With a legacy of over 200 years in crafting single malt Scotch whisky, Bladnoch Distillery stands as the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery. It boasts an impressive annual distilling capacity of 1.5 million litres.
Bladnoch 8 Years Old undergoes a double maturation in American Oak Red Wine Casks, enhancing the depth and complexity of the whisky. Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage has hand-selected every cask to bring together this rich expression.
Expect aromas of strawberries, with herbal pine cones as well as a palate of strawberry jam, oak and nutmeg, with a long warming finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Strawberries, with herbal pine cones.
Palate - Strawberry jam, polished oak, and nutmeg.
Finish - A very long sugary and warm feeling.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig