Bladnoch Distillery introduces Heritage Collection with two new age statement whiskies.

Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery, has announced two changes to its core collections of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies.

Bladnoch is bolstering its core age statement range with the introduction of two new aged expressions – Bladnoch 13 Year Old and Bladnoch 16 Year Old – and reintroducing its age statement whiskies as the Heritage Collection.

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 and enduring commitment to quality.

The two new releases will complement Bladnoch’s existing aged expressions, Bladnoch 19 Year Old and Bladnoch 30 Year Old.

Bladnoch 11 Year Old and Bladnoch 14 Year Old are being withdrawn from sale.  

Bladnoch 13 Year Old is matured in bourbon whiskey barrels which have been hand-selected by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, to bring together this rich expression. Bottled at 46.7% ABV, this refreshing single malt presents a nose of delicate floral, honey and refreshing citrus with a palate of floral parma violets, fresh cut apples and hints of wood spice.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, Bladnoch 16 Year Old is bottled at 46.7% ABV and offers 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.

As part of the changes to Bladnoch’s core collections, 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.

Expertly handcrafted by Dr Nick Savage and his team, using water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, all four whiskies in the Twinned Cask Collection – Vinaya, Liora, Samsara and Alinta – are natural in colour and non-chill filtered, to ensure the truest flavours shine through. 

The collection has been renamed to reflect the unique twinning of two cask types which are married together during the whisky-making process. All whiskies within the Twinned Cask Collection will remain unchanged, ensuring Bladnoch fans can continue to enjoy the distillery’s bold Galloway spirit at its very best.

Dr Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery, said:

“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.”

Dating back to 1817, Bladnoch Distillery is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and is enjoying a bold and powerful revival. The legacy brand has been revived in recent years by David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

Tasting notes – the Heritage Collection

 Bladnoch 13 Year Old

• Nose: Delicate floral, honey and refreshing citrus.

• Palate: Floral parma violets, fresh cut apples and hints of wood spice.

• Finish: Sweet and refreshing.

• ABV: 46.7%

• RRSP: £85

 Bladnoch 16 Year Old

• Nose: Wood spices, rich raisins, sultanas and orange peel.

• Palate: Raisins, dried fruits, rich fruit cake, sweet cinnamon and chocolate.

• Finish: Rich and long with a slight dryness.

• ABV: 46.7%

• RRSP: £110

 Bladnoch 19 Year Old

• Nose: Dark liquorice sticks and aged oak with a floral background.

• Palate: Liquorice sticks with dried apricots, almonds and nutmeg.

• Finish: Long with a dry sweetness.

• ABV: 46.7%

• RRSP: £175

 Bladnoch 30 Year Old

• Nose: Dried apricots, floral, nutmeg and Seville oranges. 

• Palate: Almonds and marzipan with Seville oranges.

• Finish: Light, floral and fruity with a crack of black pepper.   

• ABV: 45.5%

• RRSP: £900

About Bladnoch Distillery 

 Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery in the world. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, Bladnoch is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’  

 Hand-crafted using malt from British growers and the pristine water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, Bladnoch single malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through. 

This legacy brand has been revived in recent years by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, formerly of The Macallan, and owner David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery. 

The team at Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in this iconic distillery.