Bladnoch 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 1023) - Palo Cortado Cask
- Distillery
- Bladnoch
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Honey, Nutty
- Description
- Bladnoch's 2005 vintage spent 16 years in a Palo Cortado hogshead, drawing complexity from the sherry cask's dual oxidative and biological aging characteristics. Bottled at 50.4% ABV, this rare Lowland single malt yielded only 343 bottles.
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Bladnoch 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 1023) - Palo Cortado Cask is a 16-year-old single malt from Bladnoch (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bladnoch's 2005 vintage spent 16 years in a Palo Cortado hogshead, drawing complexity from the sherry cask's dual oxidative and biological aging characteristics. Bottled at 50.4% ABV, this rare Lowland single malt yielded only 343 bottles.
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