Bladnoch updates single malt range

Scottish distillery Bladnoch has renamed its whisky ranges and introduced two age-statement single malts to its Heritage Collection.

The Lowland distillery has rebranded its single malts as the Heritage Collection and introduced two new age-statement whiskies – a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old – which will replace Bladnoch's 11-year-old and 14-year-old expressions. The two new releases will complement the distillery’s existing aged expressions, Bladnoch 19-year-old and 30-year-old. Inspired by the distillery’s 207-year heritage and more than two centuries of whisky-making history, the development will take effect in all global markets, reflecting Bladnoch’s maturing stocks. The 13-year-old single malt is matured in Bourbon whiskey barrels selected by master distiller Dr Nick Savage. Bottled at 46.7% ABV, the single malt offers 'a nose of delicate floral, honey and refreshing citrus with a palate of floral Parma Violets, fresh cut apples and hints of wood spice'. The new age statement has a suggested retail price of £85 (US$112). The new 16-year-old Bladnoch is matured in oloroso Sherry casks and also bottled at 46.7% ABV.  The whisky displays 'hints of wood spices, rich raisins, sultanas and orange peel on the nose, with a palate of raisins, dried fruits and rich fruit cake with sweet cinnamon and chocolate'. The expression retails for £110 (US$145). As part of the changes to Bladnoch’s core range, which form part of the distillery’s continued period of growth since it was purchased by Australian businessman, David Prior, in 2015, the Bladnoch Classic Collection is also being renamed as the Twinned Cask Collection. The Twinned Cask Collection includes the distillery's four non-age statement whiskies Vinaya, Liora, Samsara and Alinta. The collection has been renamed to reflect the twinning of two cask types which are married together during the whisky-making process. All four expressions within the collection will remain unchanged. Savage commented: “The introduction of the Heritage Collection and the Twinned Cask Collection is an evolution of our core portfolio of Lowland single malts, and I’m proud to unveil our latest age-statement whiskies as part of this work. “This is an exciting milestone in our brand development which reflects Bladnoch’s unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring that we can continue to share our maturing whisky stocks with our fans around the world as the distillery grows and develops.” Last month, Bladnoch hosted an on-site theatre experience called Tasting Notes. Earlier this year, Bladnoch revisited its Master Distiller’s Collection with a new release and created a series based on its ‘most avid’ fans.