Bladnoch
Bladnoch
AboutBladnoch
Bladnoch began on a Lowland farm in 1817, when John and Thomas McClelland received a licence to distil beside the River Bladnoch. Their family expanded the operation through much of the nineteenth century, but the decades that followed brought long closures and repeated changes of ownership.
David Prior bought the distillery in 2015 and funded the restoration that brought whisky production back to the site. The Galloway distillery makes single malt with a range of cask treatments, including bourbon, sherry and wine casks.
Bladnoch 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried cherry, dark fruit and polished oak lead, followed by coffee, vanilla and toffee. The palate is smooth but structured, layering marmalade, prune and liquorice over warm cinnamon spice. Initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks gives a honeyed core, while a ten-month finish in Californian red-wine casks brings depth and a gently vinous edge. The finish is long, fruity and warming, with oak spice and dark fruit lingering. Serve neat, with water added gradually if desired.