Bladnoch Vinaya

A good everyday whisky, quite dense. The strength of 46.7% is also a plus.

Whenever ‘funkiness’, ‘dirtiness’, or anything up that alley is mentioned in regards to whisky, I pay attention. Stuff like Ledaig, Craigellachie, Kilkerran and Springbank to me stands out for that reason. Like many others, I tend to love this stuff the most. So no wonder this popped onto my radar sooner or later. Lo and behold, I really love this stuff, again for the same reason. Fruit and cheese done well, class act.

Cheese, lemon, vanilla, malty, orange, grape. On the nose, a funky cheese-like note is prominent, though it softens on the palate. Gentle citrus lemon and vanilla come forward, with more maltiness than expected. Over time, orange and grape notes subtly appear

A light summer whisky - very pleasant to drink and with a great nose. However, if you expect a sherry-heavy whisky, you will not find yourself here.

really need to get used to the "new style" of Bladnoch, if I approach this without comparing it to the old style, it is quite decent.

S 6 They’ve nailed the ABCs of single-malt scotch whisky. No off notes, but also no particular characteristics that stand out. Unlike the previous tasting note dated more than a year ago, not feeling any obvious Sherry influence, batch differences in the Bourbon:Sherry ratio maybe? Colour: Champagne 03. Light legs. 81-85 - Another dram welcomed

Enjoyable malt. Has some neat chocolate/coffee notes to it. A bit astringent and young tasting, but for the price this is solid quality.

Very nice blend of old Bladnoch stock and new production. Sherry and Bourbon cask matured, bottled at 46.7%, non chill filtered. Very pleasant mix of tropical fruits, vanilla and chocolate flavours. Nice bittersweet finish. Non age statement but who cares when the taste is good.

Nose: floral, lightly grassy, with a scent of honey and toffee. Palate: from light to moderate body, floral flavor, toffee, ginger and barley, a touch of mint. This whisky is perfect for a summer breakfast or afternoon tea or coffee break.

Tasting: 01.2023 Rather on the flat and unspectacular side. As a sample ok. A bottle for +/- 50 euros would not be worth it to me.

An "easy-drinking-dram" that gives off a nice summer whisky from its basic character (I'm sitting here in my whisky cave at the beginning of February ;-) but that doesn't spoil the fun of tasting it. The sherry casks that were brought in are not perceptible to me. At best, I personally notice a trace of nut aromas on the nose. Malt and light summer fruits as well as vanilla dominate. The finish is medium length in my opinion. The PLV fits.

Reminds me of a Macallan 10 from the 1990s: Slightly funky, well-matured Sherry and Bourbon wood. Just great.

Elegant NAS whisky. Has peaked my interest in Bladnoch.

Try it at the Whisky Spring Schwetzingen 2021. Amazing aroma! Vanilla croissants. Cake mix. Licorice, slowly a little bit spicier. It's amazingly good!

N 23 Obvious sherry cask influence (dark fruit) Mildly floral, citrusy (lemon zest), malty Oak spice hiding behind the sweet nose P 24 Creamy sweet fruit Spice (pepper, nutmeg) running parallelly alongside the sweetness F 23 Short, dry, peppery finish Mildly citrusy Some ethanol aftertaste, quite a young dram More malty comes in after letting it breath S 5 Good value for price for an oloroso x bourbon casked lowland whisky. The nose was a bit single-minded due to the domination of sherry influence, but the palate recalibrated back to a sweet & spicy dram.

This is a very basic Bladnoch. Completely underrated elsewhere. No fooling around, no faults, just character.

Wildflowers and herbs, light honey, lemon peel.

Color - very strong Gewürztraminer from Alsace, dark yellow; Nose - very fruity and sweet like a nose full of Maoam or Haribo, behind it there is a bit of wood and green leaves; Taste - strong, sweet, influences from a wine barrel (!), green leaves; Finish - medium long and medium light

Savoury scotch. Non-chill filtered. Not coloured. Matured in ex-bourbon casks and Oloroso ex-sherry casks. Thick fast primary legs. Thick slow secondary legs. Droplets. Advanced level scotch.

A very pleasant and enjoyable Bladnoch. First Bladnoch I have tried since the Flora and Flauna bottlings that were briefly about in the 1990’s

Interesting dram N: salt, honey, alcohol, creamy, herbal, fresh T: sweet and sour, light white pepper, apple cider finish

Nose: Pineapple and grapes Taste: sweet, salty notes, creamy, mirabelle plums, mango Finish: sweet and grassy

11/30/2024 - bottle When I looked at the label, I didn't find any sherry on it, except for some spices in the aroma. For example, the Singleton of Dufftown 12 has much more sherry. This entry-level single malt from Bladnoch, always beautifully presented in a large perfume bottle and a leather-like cardboard box, represents the distillery well, although it can only be obtained here in Brazil through unofficial means and at a premium, making it less cost-effective. But I was happy to find it! Merry Christmas!

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/croydon-whisky-festival-2022-part-2-2/ You may remember when Bladnoch came out fighting in 2017 with mature stock from the Raymond Armstrong era – namely, a 15yo and a 27yo, for example [WLP]. In 2022, we see before us, a no-age-statement range from the new regime. I remain optimistic. C: Crisp, even earthy nose, followed by a softer journey – the strength spot on. After an ‘organic’ transition into the finish, we’ve a textural fluffy cocoa-like conclusion – the oak compliant. For any occasion, it’s one you could drink all day. Good stuff, Bladnoch.

Immediately after opening the bottle, it has a very apple tone - later, after exposure to the air, like Werther's Echte.

The nose on this whisky is quite pleasant. One you can pour and simply enjoy and savor.

A lovely single malt, soft, sweet, and fruity, with a very pleasant and well-integrated alcohol strength. A good introduction to this distillery's range.

The ex-Bourbon notes (sweetness and vanilla) are dominant. This is likely due to the fact that the sherry casks were made from american white oak. It lacks complexity for its price of €45. I value it at €30.

B: 46.7%, ucf, nc, thick. 21 N: floral, raisins, red apple, ginger, vanilla. 21 P: honey, red apple, vanilla, spice. 22 F: apple zest, citrus, tabacco, spice. 21 Fresh and light nose, intense sweet and spicy palate, medium to long zesty finish. Decent full bodied lowland dram. Reviewed 10.22.2022

Tasted as a part of The Whisky Shop Advent Calendar 2024. Quite a characterful and interesting dram. The first sips were excellent, then quite a transition in the glass, and notes became a bit dominated by herbal bitterness. I would be interested in trying again but don't imagine buying a bottle.

OK, it doesn't taste bad now, and Bladnoch likes to play big with a rather young, fruity distillery character. The new brand seems to be able to do that too. It is difficult to say what the ratio of old to new is and what proportion was in the sherry barrel, but some notes suggest that young people are preponderant. I don't yet know what to think of whether it is inconsistent or skillful to mix old and young instead of aggressively marketing the young. So he is not meat or fish and in many ways too young and unbalanced. But also not undrinkable and sometimes with nice accents. I am undecided.

Preliminary remark: The Bladnoch Vinaya comes without any age information. Here older barrels from before 2009 come together with four-year-old single malt after the reopening. Bladnoch Vinaya, 46.7% alc. Expansion: Bourbon and sherry barrels (both exclusively first fill) Nose: Sugar-sweet and fresh is the first impression. Then there are grassy and slightly floral aromas. A lot of mild apples, sweetish without any acid, a hint of vanilla, oats and orange zest. Palate: A lot of character is added here. Sweet and fruity with apple and pear, a splash of lemon, then stronger. Roasted almonds, cocoa, oak and colored pepper, some white coffee with a creamy texture. Finish: rather short, light and creamy. I would say sweet. A mild dryness with a slightly spicy character remains. Conclusion: The proportion of the still very young barrels is clearly visible, they give the Vinaya a fresh and mild character. At the same time, the alcohol is wonderfully integrated, no corners or edges. A pleasant representative of the Lowlands. 82/100 points (2021). www.notesofmalt.com

I was surprised that it went in so softly that I was reminded of Aran 10, which tastes like honey, with ginger and cinnamon and bourbon and sherry in a very harmonious fusion.

55€

Nose: Vanilla-caramel, candy-fruity, spicy aroma. Vanilla, caramel, red apple peel, applesauce, gingerbread, lemon and orange zest, ginger, white pepper, fresh tannins. Palate: Fresh, slightly fiery, vanilla-creamy, fruity, spicy. Vanilla, caramel, applesauce, ginger, white pepper, astringent tannins. Finish: Warming, sizzling, peppery aftertaste. Vanilla, caramel, ginger, white pepper, tannins. Balance: A young, pleasant, bright, candy-fruity whisky, slightly tangy and prickly. A well-chosen combination of sherry and bourbon aging. N21, P21, F20, B21

Whisky tasting on 2025 05 31

Good nose, but it’s a young spirit driven palate, finish try’s to redeem, but this doesn’t impress me.

Blednoch is clearly already approaching its decline: there are rotten fruits on the nose, it is clearly deteriorating. Its taste is still the same powerful and sweet, pepper and sherry, its downside is that it quickly disappears. Bladnoch needs to be caught at the right moment so that he can catch his breath, but now he has clearly started to decline in the bottle. In general, my recommendation is to wait and catch his dive, then he can also show himself.

Fruity, citrusy, vanilla, sharp green apples. Grassy. Quite sharp needs a few drops of water to bring out the floral and slightly salty notes which are pleasant. Also chocolate and sweet barley finish.

Light and refreshing.

NOSE: A slightly floral tone with sweet notes of green grass. TASTE: Full-bodied and smooth with hints of green apple, dark chocolate and a spicy touch of black pepper. FINISH: Fresh and long with a very delicious sherry note and a touch of mild tobacco.

n: strong vanila, herbal, fruity, komplex, bananas, sweet t: vanilla, fruity, smooth a: nuts, vanilla, sweet

2021-10-03 2025-09-18: 85->86

Very shy in smell. Significantly more intense in taste. Noticeably sweet on the finish