Bladnoch
Vinaya
- 43.4
- 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.
Vinaya, a Sanskrit word meaning respect and gratitude, is unmistakably Bladnoch. Matured in first-fill Bourbon and Sherry casks, this is a bright, fresh and layered dram with fresh apple, sweet floral grass, and hints of chocolate.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet floral grass with boiled sweets.
Palate - Fresh green apples and chocolate with a hint of pepper.
Finish - Light and refreshing.
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.
Vinaya, a Sanskrit word meaning respect and gratitude, is unmistakably Bladnoch. Matured in first-fill Bourbon and Sherry casks, this is a bright, fresh and layered dram with fresh apple, sweet floral grass, and hints of chocolate.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet floral grass with boiled sweets.
Palate - Fresh green apples and chocolate with a hint of pepper.
Finish - Light and refreshing.
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