Scotch Whisky Overview: Bladnoch Vinaya
Matured in a mixture of first-fill bourbon and first-fill sherry casks, Bladnoch Vinaya hails from Scotland’s Lowland area and is called for the Sanskrit phrase which means respect and gratitude.
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Mark Bostock, a whisky fanatic specializing in unbiased bottlings.
Matured in a mixture of first-fill bourbon and first-fill sherry casks, Bladnoch Vinaya hails from Scotland’s Lowland area and is called for the Sanskrit phrase which means respect and gratitude. Bladnoch Vinaya was lately awarded Double Gold on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors 2025. Bottled at 46.7% ABV.
Candy floral aromas of vanilla, heather and freshly lower grass, giving technique to recent inexperienced apple and honey. I at all times get notes of Parma violet sweets from bourbon cask matured Bladnoch expressions – these notes are current right here however a bit extra muted, attainable because of the sherry cask maturation.
The palate opens with barely tart inexperienced apple, giving technique to vanilla, peppery oak and a mixture of caramel and chocolate sweetness, very clean and mouthcoating. There’s additionally undertone notes of lower grass, heather and Parma violets.
Medium size end, with lingering peppery oak, recent grass, and caramel sweetness. There’s a touch of wealthy sherry on the shut.
An excellent on a regular basis whisky, Bladnoch Vinaya is one in all my common suggestions for anybody entering into whisky, and I really feel the expression stands above many competing entry stage whisky model expressions.
Mark Bostock
Mark Bostock, an integral a part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content material writing staff since 2019, brings a real ardour for whisky, particularly unbiased bottlings, to his work. His dedication to increasing his data by attending tasting occasions and constructing his personal assortment enriches his contributions, mixing experience with enthusiasm.
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