Bladnoch 17 Year Old - California Red Wine Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Bladnoch
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.7%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £150
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Sherried, Old Wood
- Description
- Bladnoch's 17-year-old was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Californian red wine casks, creating a rich, fruit-forward Lowland malt bottled without chill-filtration at 46.7% ABV.
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Bladnoch 17 Year Old - California Red Wine Cask Finish is a 17-year-old single malt from Bladnoch (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, dried fruit, sherried, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bladnoch's 17-year-old was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Californian red wine casks, creating a rich, fruit-forward Lowland malt bottled without chill-filtration at 46.7% ABV.
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