Bladnoch Kirkcowan Single Malt (40% - 70cl)
Bladnoch Kirkcowan
An unpeated single malt from the Lowlands, aged in American oak casks, this is a whisky rich in malt, delicate, refined, and very easy to drink, with notes of fresh grass and citrus.
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Banana
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Honey
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Barley
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Pear
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Vanilla
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Ginger
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Nessuna
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Bassa
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Media
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Alta
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The Bladnoch distillery is located on the banks of the Bladnoch River in Wigtown, in the Dumfries and Galloway region of the Scottish Lowlands. Founded in 1817 by brothers John and Thomas McClelland, it is one of the oldest distilleries still operating in Scotland. The distillery is currently owned by Australian entrepreneur David Prior.
Bladnoch Kirkcowan is a single malt Scotch whisky with no age statement, matured exclusively in American white oak casks before being bottled at a classic 40% ABV.
Awards:
International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
2023: Bronze
Stock Last | 1201 |
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Distillery/Brand | Bladnoch |
Country | Scozia |
Region | Lowland |
Style | Single Malt |
Bottle | 70cl |
Peat level | Unpeated |
ABV | 40% |
Box | Cardboard tube |
Color: Amber yellow.
Nose: The nose greets us with notes from the casks, vanilla, banana, and honey, followed by the distillate, with hints of apple, barley malt, and mint. It finishes with a light touch of spiced wood.
Taste: On the palate, it is easy to drink, oily, with honeyed cereals, vanilla, pear, a slight herbal touch, and a hint of cinnamon and lemon.
Finish: Short in length, soft, with notes of ginger, barley malt, banana, lemon zest, vanilla, and spices.