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Bladnoch Samsara

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(1)€81Scotland, Lowland, Single Malt

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Bladnoch took its name from the river that runs past it in Galloway. The distillery was founded in 1817, making it one of Scotland's oldest. Samsara is a Sanskrit word for rebirth, and the name fits. This bottling marries spirit raised in first-fill Californian red wine barriques with whisky from bourbon casks. The result is bright and fruit-forward. You get ripe cherry and strawberry up front, then a soft malty core, with darker prune notes lingering underneath. It carries no added colour and sees no chill filtering. Pour it neat and let the fresh fruit unfold in the glass.

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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 Samsara

Bladnoch Samsara is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from one of Scotland's oldest distilleries. Bladnoch sits in Galloway, near the river that gave it its name, and was founded back in 1817. The distillery lies in the rolling countryside of Dumfries and Galloway, close to the English border. The word Samsara comes from Sanskrit and means rebirth. It is a fitting name for a bottling that marked the distillery's return to making single malt. The spirit matures in two cask types. First-fill Californian red wine barriques meet classic bourbon casks. And the two streams are married together by hand before bottling. That marriage shapes how it tastes. Bright orchard aromas greet you on the nose, layered over juicy red-berry sweetness. The fresh fruit character stays lively right across the palate. A malty, biscuity core anchors everything, while deeper stone-fruit notes such as prune add weight toward the finish. Bladnoch Samsara is bottled at 46.6% ABV. It carries no added colour and is not chill filtered, so the texture stays full and the character stays honest. This is an approachable Lowland whisky that rewards slow sipping. The mouthfeel is rounded, generous and easy to enjoy. Drink it neat to get the most from it. The fruit really sings without anything getting in the way. As a single malt Scotch whisky, it suits both newcomers and seasoned drinkers alike. It offers a friendly door into the Lowland style and the long story of the Bladnoch distillery in Scotland.