Bladnoch 8 Years Californian Red Wine Cask – 46,7%

Following the highly popular but limited preview of the first eight-year-old Bladnoch expression, the first actual eight-year-old bottling from the Queen of the Lowlands’ new production has now arrived. And Bladnoch has kept its word – this new bottling is every bit as good as the limited edition!

The recipe offers a rich cask influence – Master Blender Dr. Nick Savage has married casks that were twice matured in a fresh Californian red wine cask during the eight-year maturation period and bottled at a drinking strength of 46.7%. Nick himself describes his latest creation as “Samsara on steroids.”

The Tasting Notes: “This rich expression presents a nose of strawberries and herbal pine cones. A palate of strawberry jam, polished oak and nutmeg with a long, sweet and warm finish.”