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Bladnoch 19 years

woody fruity
4.4
(2)€150Scotland, Lowland, Single Malt

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Bladnoch sits on the River Bladnoch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland's southernmost working malt distillery. The 19-year-old release belongs to the Galloway Collection and spends its final years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. That cask choice builds a golden spirit with dark liquorice, dried apricot, and warming spice. Nineteen years of maturation adds depth without dulling the fruit. You pick up dried fruit, caramel, and sweet oak first. Walnut and vanilla follow. The distillery skips chill filtration here, so the texture feels fuller and more direct. Pour it neat and let the sherry sweetness unfold slowly.

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Bladnoch

Bladnoch Distillery, located in the picturesque region of Wigtownshire, Scotland, is one of the older distilleries in the country. With a history dating back to 1817. Bladnoch Distillery was closed for a period in 2009, but it was later purchased and restored by Australian businessman David Prior. His passion for whisky and commitment to preserving the distillery's heritage led to its revival, and Bladnoch once again became a thriving whisky-producing establishment. Bladnoch is known for its diverse range of expressions, catering to a variety of whisky preferences. From the light and floral Lowland style to the more robust and full-bodied offerings, there is a Bladnoch whisky to suit every discerning palate. In addition to its core range, Bladnoch Distillery also produces limited-edition releases and special cask finishes, allowing whisky enthusiasts to experience unique flavor profiles and experimentation within the world of single malt Scotch whisky.

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About the Bladnoch 19 years

Bladnoch 19 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland's Lowland region. Bladnoch distillery, the southernmost working site in the country, ages this spirit for nineteen years in oak before bottling. The bottling sits in the Galloway Collection and finishes in a sherry butt at 46.7% ABV without chill filtration. Founded in 1817 on the River Bladnoch, the distillery once carried the title Queen of the Lowlands. Its warehouses have weathered closures, takeovers, and quiet decades before returning to active distillation in 2017. Australian entrepreneur David Prior led that revival after purchasing the site in 2015. That long history gives context to a whisky built for patient drinkers who value depth over flash. Dark liquorice and toasted oak greet you first, with a gentle floral note underneath. Dried fruit, brown sugar, and fruity sweetness spread across the palate alongside walnut and vanilla. Sherry cask influence adds richness and sweet oak throughout the sip. Woody spice and caramel carry into a long finish with a dry, lingering sweetness. Bladnoch 19 years rewards a neat pour in a good glass. Lowland single malt here feels rounder and more sherried than the region's lighter stereotype. The Galloway Collection uses first-fill casks to elevate flavour while respecting the distillery's heritage. Each bottle reflects careful maturation rather than rushing spirit to market. This expression suits collectors who chase mature sherry-matured malts from lesser-known Lowland names. It also welcomes curious drinkers ready to look beyond the usual Highland and Speyside shelves. Pour slowly and let the walnut, vanilla, and woody spice unfold at their own pace.