Bladnoch 13 Year Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bladnoch · Bladnoch Distillery
Bladnoch's 13 Year Old is a masterful demonstration of how Lowland whisky can trap golden sunlight within wood. Its radiant, honeyed character and elegant restraint make it a perfect companion to this issue's theme — luminous warmth held gently in the grain. A sophisticated yet approachable dram that rewards quiet contemplation.
Nose
Bright honeycomb and lemon curd open the bouquet, layered with gentle vanilla and toasted almond notes from extended bourbon cask maturation. A whisper of meadow flowers and freshly cut grass emerges beneath, lending an airy, sunlit quality.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, the palate delivers waves of creamy vanilla custard, orchard fruit, and warm barley malt. Delicate floral notes intertwine with light oak spice and a buttery richness that coats the tongue.
Finish
Medium-length and graceful, fading through gentle honey sweetness, soft oak, and a lingering trace of green apple and white pepper.
- Region
- Lowland
- Cask Type
- American oak bourbon barrels
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 13 years in first-fill and refill American oak bourbon barrels
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
The Lantern Highball — 2 oz Bladnoch 13 Year · 4 oz chilled soda water · 0.25 oz honey syrup · Lemon twist garnish · Build over tall ice, stir gently, express lemon twist over surface
Food Pairing
A lemon-thyme roasted chicken with crispy skin and pan juices mirrors the whisky's honeyed brightness and herbal undertone, while a side of buttered new potatoes echoes its creamy, malty core.
Scotland's most southerly mainland distillery, Bladnoch was rescued from silence in 2015 and reborn under Australian entrepreneur David Prior, who saw in its Lowland terroir a rare capacity to bottle the very light that floods the Machars peninsula.
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