ABV 46.7%
Bladnoch Vinaya Single Malt Whisky - £47.90
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I’m into it, spicy but with enough complexity that you’re able to enjoy the heat.
Phoebe Calver
Bladnoch
Brand
Bladnoch
Bottler
Vinaya
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46.7%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Milk chocolate-covered raisins, a hay barn, tropical notes of dried papaya and pineapple, sandalwood and pistachio.
Palate: Luscious mouthfeel, like a fruit and nut chocolate bar. A little peppermint warmth comes through, Fisherman’s Friend, chopped hazelnut and rye loaf.
Finish: Medium to long nutty finish with a hit of rye spice.
Comment: I’m into it, spicy but with enough complexity that you’re able to enjoy the heat.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Caramel and tamarind, vanilla yoghurt and gorse flower. Apples and pears poached in brown sugar and brandy. Honey on white French toast, with a touch of cinnamon.
Palate: Light bodied and fresh fruit forward. Cloudy apple juice and white grape, ripe pears and just a touch of rice paper. In time, it becomes drier.
Finish: Medium-short, fading to green apple core and a suggestion of white bread.
Comment: Very clean and well balanced, but not quite enough complexity to push it into the 8s for me.
Score: 7.8
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