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| Hello, that is considered one of our (virtually) day by day tastings. Santé! |
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September 16, 2021
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Bladnoch is a type of distilleries that I’ve by no means fairly understood. I’ve tried some marvellously clear distillates previously, some feinty ones as nicely, however all of the latest bottlings that had been sabotaged with very foolish wine casks have been completely sub-par in my guide. However we maintain religion, whereas remembering the very participating Raymond Armstrong.
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Bladnoch ‘Vinaya’ (46.7%, OB, +/-2020) 
My god, Vinaya, what a reputation. Why not Vinassery? Winganza? What’s even odder is that that is basic ex-bourbon, with solely a little bit ‘previous sherry’ thrown into the combination. So regardless of the shortage of age assertion, there’s hope right here… Color: mild gold. Nostril: mashed turnips, new sneakers, magazines, margarine (quite proud about that quasi-alliteration), then sourdough, leaven, soot and grist, which is clearly nicer. A tad robust however I quite take pleasure in this sooty aspect. Mouth: we’re removed from the previous Bladnochs’ fats citrus, however I quite like this newer fashion, which exhibits extra oak spices, ginger, cinnamon, but in addition this doughy, bready, fermentary aspect that is at all times very nice in malt whisky. I’ve to examine however this might nicely be my favorite latest ‘cubist’ Bladnoch. Speaking in regards to the bottle, not in regards to the whisky. End: medium, on recent bread and oak spices, with touches of rye. After all there isn’t any rye. Feedback: good, I am deeply glad, I do know I’ve mentioned dangerous issues about Bladnoch, however this time I am extraordinarily optimistic. Nice progress in Wigtown, humblest kudos deserved.
SGP:451 – 85 factors. |
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Bladnoch 11 yo ‘First Launch’ (46.7%, OB, bourbon and purple wine, +/-2019)
Vorsicht, some Californian purple wine in sight! I am sorry however except rigorously STRised, purple wine is to malt whisky what pineapple is to pizza. Color: mild gold, with no roséness, hurray. Nostril: bitter and fermentary, a little bit feinty at first, however getting nicer, with some lime juice, dairy cream, notes of burrata, distant, fleeting whiffs of child vomit, then a little bit caraway, aquavit, and pink grapefruits. Not your typical malt whisky, which is a transparent asset so long as the palate’s okay, let’s examine… Mouth: begins nice, fruity, clear, lemony, however the lactic notes do present up after simply three seconds, with some yoghurt and double cream. That is not dangerous in any respect, in actual fact, since it will then be geared in the direction of lemon tarte, with meringue s’il-vous-plaît. The closest good factor in life after white truffles and Brora. And Frank Zappa. End: quite lengthy and really lemony, with a inexperienced basis that works very nicely. Inexperienced grapefruits and oranges – love inexperienced oranges so long as your gums are in fine condition. Feedback: I wasn’t fairly positive at first however I imagine that is very glorious. Seems like Bladnoch is again, however we might want affirmation.
SGP:561 – 86 factors. |
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Affirmation he mentioned, Charlie (Parker)…
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Bladnoch 11 yo ‘2020 Launch’ (46.7%, OB, bourbon)
Hurray, they’ve dumped the purple wine! A brainwave should you ask me… Color: mild gold. Nostril: completely beautiful that I may double-check the affect of the purple wine, simply by comparability, even when this cask combine appears to have been a little bit extra energetic, with quite extra vanilla and ripe bananas. Globally, that is cleaner, much less fermentary, extra on desserts, breads, panettone, croissants, additionally flowers, acacia, zucchini, nectar… The previous expression truly had fairly some bubblegum, which might solely come out while you evaluate them. I insist, comparability is motive. Whiffs of burnt pinewood right here, teak, eucalyptus… A wee smokiness for positive. Mouth: excellent, agency, strong, fruity, creamy, malty, trendy, with extra bananas, guavas, apples, even pears, vanilla, shortbread… It is clearly misplaced its yeasty aspect, however there isn’t any causes to complain. End: quite lengthy, extra natural, beautiful. Extra citrus within the aftertaste, whereas in my previous guide, citrus was Bladnoch’s important marker. Ah the previous 10 white label! Feedback: it type of bought into line, which signifies that it is possibly rather less ‘completely different’ than earlier than, however this sort of orthodoxy may be good, coz not all malts may be Springbank should you see what I imply. First-rate younger malt whisky, I feel I will purchase a bottle.
SGP:551 – 87 factors. |
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I am so glad, a malt fanatic wants be enthusiastic. A 2021 Version is out, I will attempt it as quickly as I can however do not maintain your breath.
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