Bladnoch whiskies for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love, and whether that’s romance, friendship or self-love, the 14th of February warrants a special dram. Scotland’s southernmost distillery, Bladnoch, has curated a list of recommended whiskies to enjoy with those who mean the most to us.
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love, and whether that’s romance, friendship or self-love, the 14th of February warrants a special dram. Scotland’s southernmost distillery, Bladnoch, has curated a list of recommended whiskies to enjoy with those who mean the most to us.
Bladnoch presents its core age statement range, an 11, 14 and 19-year-old, as well as its oldest limited-edition expression, a 30-year-old, as fitting expressions to pour for the day of love. Each whisky was expertly handcrafted through intricate cask selection by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage. All four whiskies are natural in colour and non-chill filtered, to be loved just the way they are.
Bladnoch 11 Year Old
70cl, ABV 46.7%, £75
An 11-year-old single malt matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks. Each cask used to create this expression was hand selected by Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, to bring together this refreshing and sweet expression. Whether you are celebrating 11 years with your partner, or your partner is just as unique as an 11-year-old whisky – this expression would make the perfect gift for your other half.
Available at www.bladnoch.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.
Bladnoch 14 Year Old
70cl, ABV 46.7%, £110
A befittingly aged whisky to celebrate the 14th of February. Released in 2023, exclusively aged in oloroso sherry casks. Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, carefully curated this rich flavour profile which shows notes of fruit cake, dark chocolate and subtle sweet cinnamon. Non chill filtered and natural in colour, enjoy Bladnoch 14 Year Old on the day of love.
Available at www.bladnoch.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.
Bladnoch 19 Year Old
70cl, ABV 46.7%, £190
Bladnoch 19 Year Old is the first Pedro Ximenez, sherry cask expression to be released by Bladnoch. The flavourful casks have imparted delectable notes of dark liquorice sticks, dried fruit and warming nutmeg. A golden-hued whisky, Bladnoch 19 Year Old is a truly exceptional expression to be enjoyed on special occasions. Say you love them with Bladnoch 19 Year Old.
Available at www.bladnoch.com, Amazon and specialist whisky retailers.
Bladnoch 30 Year Old
70cl, ABV 45.5%, £1200
Matured in two exceptional and rare cask types: Oloroso Sherry and Moscatel, Bladnoch 30 Year Old, is the oldest release from Bladnoch to date. This single malt carries aromas of dried fruits, warm nutmeg and light floral notes. On the palate you can expect a rich almond, marzipan like flavour paired with Seville oranges. The finish will surprise you with a light and fruity end, with a hint of cracked black pepper. Limited to just 950 bottles worldwide and to one bottle purchase per person. Show your partner they’re the one with Bladnoch 30 Year Old.
Available at www.bladnoch.com. and specialist whisky retailers.
