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Gordon & MacPhail “Connoisseurs Choice” (distilled at Bladnoch), 13 year old, 1991 Vintage, 46%, $70
Subtle elegance, creamy, and extremely drinkable. Mouthwatering fruity notes (lemon, lime, tangerine, passion fruit) marry well with notes of fresh-cut grass, vanilla, and honey. Very clean too and nicely balanced! When I drink a Lowland whisky this good, I am saddened by all of the Lowland distilleries that have gone silent over the past 25 years, knowing what we have lost.
3rd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#3)
88
Scott Selection (distilled at Bladnoch, vintage, 59%)
Gold color. Citrus zest aromas and creamy sweet notes-reminiscent of lemon meringue pie-with subtle tropical fruit and marshmallow notes dancing throughout. This whisky has great balance and is fully mature at 12 yrs., which should be no surprise for a Lowland whisky. The palate delivers what the aroma promises, with a touch of honey up front, citrus and vanilla in the middle, and a delicate dryness on the finish.
Style: Lowland single malt scotch. Price: approx. mid $70s. Limited availability. Imported by International Brands, 860/677-0473.
I’ve always admired Bladnoch-a whisky that needs to be better known-and this expression reinforces my opinion.
(1st Quarter 2000 Issue-Vol. 9#1)
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John McDougall’s Selection (distilled at Bladnoch), 15 year old, 55.8%, $110
The only distillery-approved bottling of Bladnoch in the United States. When compared to the Gordon & MacPhail bottling above, this one isn’t as sweet or creamy in texture. There’s more citrus fruit and a drier, spicier finish. This one is also bolder and a bit more aggressive.
(3rd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#3)
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