{"title":"Bladnoch Distilllery | Lowlands, Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the heart of Scotland’s Lowlands, Bladnoch stands as the oldest independent distillery, its history etched into the rolling Galloway hills. From the McClellands’ first 1817 license to David Prior’s 2015 revival, the distillery has embraced reinvention by installing new stills, a solera of reserve spirits and a visitor centre, while keeping its Lowland character at the forefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided by Dr Nick Savage’s meticulous cask selection and wild-yeast fermentations, Bladnoch captures the purest expression of its coastal terroir. Sustainability is woven into every process, from river-sourced water to solar panels, ensuring this bold Galloway spirit shines on into its third century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bladnoch-8yr-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Bladnoch 8-Year-Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46.7%","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 8-Year-Old is Bladnoch’s celebration of American oak red-wine cask ageing, melding strawberry sweetness with herbal pine and nutmeg warmth in a refined 46.7% Lowland malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of Dr Nick Savage, each cask is hand-picked to ensure only the finest American oak red-wine barrels impart their characteristic fruit and spice to the spirit. After eight years’ maturation, the whisky is finished with no chill-filtration to preserve its texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8-Year-Old shines for its single-cask-type focus, rare in Lowlands, and Dr Savage’s exacting cask selection, resulting in a whisky rich in strawberry jam, polished oak and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Suggestions: \u003c\/b\u003eStrawberry tart, aged Manchego, or grilled peaches with a balsamic glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNose of strawberries and herbal pine cones. The palate delivers strawberry jam, polished oak and nutmeg. The finish is very long, sugary and warmly spiced.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBladnoch, Galloway, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/b\u003e46.7% vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bladnoch Distillery","offers":[{"title":"70cl","offer_id":55303271121274,"sku":"BLAD8YRZ","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/files\/bladnoch-8-year-old-lowland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-467-caviste-wine-312639.png?v=1746018057"},{"product_id":"bladnoch-alinta-peated-single-malt","title":"Bladnoch Alinta Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 47.0%","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlinta, “fire” in Indigenous Australian, captures campfire embers in Scotch form, merging sweet smoke with delicate floral sweetness for a truly distinctive Lowland malt.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted at Bladnoch under Dr Nick Savage, Alinta begins with wild-yeast fermentation of peated spirit, then sees a marriage of Pedro Ximénez Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks, fusing Lowland elegance with smoky Aussie inspiration, ensuring each batch carries both smoke and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlinta stands out for its bold use of peated spirit in a Lowland context and its dual-cask maturation, delivering campfire smoke, raisin sweetness, and floral grace at 47% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Suggestions: \u003c\/b\u003eDark chocolate truffles, roasted chestnuts or sticky barbecue ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNose of smoky ice cream, delicate florals and sweet oak. A palate of campfire smoke, almonds and raisin with white-chocolate body; finish long and gently smoky.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBladnoch, Galloway, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/b\u003e47.0% vol\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Bladnoch Distillery","offers":[{"title":"70cl","offer_id":55303271383418,"sku":"BLADALIN","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/files\/bladnoch-alinta-lowland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-470-caviste-wine-618080.jpg?v=1746018055"},{"product_id":"bladnoch-samsara-single-malt-whisky","title":"Bladnoch Samsara Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46.7%","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamsara - meaning “rebirth” - invites whisky lovers to experience the rich revival of Lowland malt, balanced between bright citrus and warm vanilla under a cloak of floral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new make spirit is distilled at 69% ABV, then matured in a solera-style blend of ex-Bourbon and Californian red-wine casks dating back to 1972. This method layers depth and consistency across vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamsara is special for its solera reserve system, rare in Scotch, and its fusion of American vanilla and Californian wine-tannin structure, offering both approachability and complexity at 46.7% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Suggestions: \u003c\/b\u003eRich crème brûlée, citrus-glazed duck or a cheese board with aged Gouda and honeycomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNose of vanilla cream, fresh-cut apples and florals; palate of thick vanilla fudge, sweet grass and anise; finish rich yet citrus-bright.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBladnoch, Galloway, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/b\u003e46.7%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bladnoch Distillery","offers":[{"title":"70cl","offer_id":55303271612794,"sku":"BLADSAMS","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/files\/bladnoch-samsara-lowland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-467-caviste-wine-895799.jpg?v=1746018054"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/collections\/bladnoch-distilllery-lowlands-scotland-556816.jpg?v=1746113916","url":"https:\/\/caviste.co.uk\/collections\/bladnoch-distilllery-lowlands-scotland.oembed","provider":"Caviste Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}