Bladnoch Distillery
ABV 46%
Struggles to find a rhythm. Lowlanders weren't built to last to this age. Nevertheless, it has its delightful moments. Best at full strength and at about 46%.
Jim Murray
Adelphi
Brand
22 Years Old, Single cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
22
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Over-aged, sappy and astringent oak redeemed by bourbony sweetness and by an undertone of amazingly fresh barley.
Palate: Excellent, oily maltiness at first. The middle is an oaky mess.
Finish: Dries too harshly. Long, tapering finish saved by late and enjoyable complexity.
Comment: Struggles to find a rhythm. Lowlanders weren't built to last to this age. Nevertheless, it has its delightful moments. Best at full strength and at about 46%.
Score: 6
Taster
Nose: Grassy, earthy, allspice.
Palate: Grassy, herbal, dry.
Finish: Herbal, dry. Late rooty bitterness.
Comment: On the dry side for this whisky.
Score: 8
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