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Pure Scot by Bladnoch

Created by Bladnoch’s master distiller Ian MacMillan, Pure Scot is a blended Scotch whisky which combines whisky from the aforementioned Bladnoch with whisky from Speyside, the Highlands and Islay. Inspired by 200 years of rich heritage from Bladnoch Distillery, Pure Scot is our fresh take on Whisky. Pure Scot is their highly-awarded Blended Scotch Whisky that is spicy, smooth and refreshing. Bottled at 40% abv, 50cl

A trailblazer in his own right, David Prior is an Australian businessman, surfer and long-time Scotch Whisky lover. In 2015, David Prior became the first Australian to own a Scotch Whisky distillery.Its home, Bladnoch Distillery, tucked away in the rugged Scottish Lowlands, is where Pure Scot is brought to life.

Bladnoch 10yo 46.7% Review

I’ve really looked forward to this one and it didn’t disappoint me, rather suprise me on the nose with all those outstanding notes.
The bladnoch 10 years old is bottled at 46.7% abv and has matured in ex-bourbon casks, it’s non-chill filtered and no color is added.

Nose ?
Strong vanilla followed by toffee sweetness , crisp green grapes, then a good dose of newly picked oranges and in the end a hint of sweet honey.
Very fresh and crisp. Pleasant on the nose without any alcohol burn coming through.

Palate ?
First creamy malty, wood, some black pepper, on the tongue some dryness then the sweetness of a orange combined with the citrus notes.

Finish ?
Medium-long malty at the end with some of the lingering down the throat

Conclusion ?
A very pleasant dram with clear and powerfull dose of orange which makes this dram stand
out against others I’ve had before. This is also one of my first encounters with Lowland whisky and
this makes me try and explore more of both Bladnoch whisky and Lowland whiskies

Score:89/100

Bladnoch 10yo Limited release

Bladnoch Distillery is 203 year old. David Prior’s is the owner of Bladnoch Distillery.
David Prior’s prodigious passion for Scotch Whisky, together with a strong desire to restore the heart and soul of the local community led him to purchase Scotland’s 203-year-old Bladnoch Distillery in 2015.

Dr Nick Savage joined Bladnoch Distillery as Master Distiller in 2019, hailing from The Macallan.
Bladnoch is the southernmost distillery in Scotland and they are sourcing water from the Bladnoch River and malt from British growers.

The Bladnoch 10yo is a non chill filtered whisky at 46.7% abv. It is Matured in ex-bourbon casks for 10 years which gives it a spicy and sweet flavor.
A proper review of this one is coming soon.