With 200+ years of distilling under its belt, Bladnoch Distillery knows something about whisky. The Lowland distillery is now bringing three new single malts stateside: Vinaya, 11 Year Old, and 14 Year Old.
This new core range was created by Master Distiller Nick Savage as part Bladnoch’s permanent portfolio. Each expression in the Classic Collection perfectly showcases the signature Lowland style and range of flavors the historic distillery is known for—floral, spice and fruits, with a hint of chocolate.
‘Vinaya’, a Sanskrit word meaning respect and gratitude, pays homage to the original founders and the distillery’s heritage, and is a No Age Statement (NAS) whisky. It is the second NAS single malt whisky in the portfolio, following the 2018 release of Samsara. The 11 and 14 Year Olds are aged single malts that will be annual releases in the ongoing portfolio.
The Vinaya is matured in a unique combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, never before released by the distillery. First-fill ex-Bourbon barrels highlight the floral notes from the distillery character along with refreshing, citrus sweetness. First-fill ex-Sherry casks then add a subtle rich body to the whisky and mouthfeel to the experience. All releases are non-chill filtered and natural in color with water sourced from the River Bladnoch that flows alongside the distillery.
The Bladnoch 11 Year Old is a 100% ex-bourbon cask matured expression that perfectly reflects traditional Lowland style single malt, while the 14 Year Old is a Lowland Single Malt matured in ex-oloroso sherry casks.
“Releasing three new products simultaneously in the US market is extremely exciting. The release of Bladnoch Vinaya, 11 Year Old, and 14 Year Old offers a breadth of experiences, and it is the start of a range that not only demonstrates the quality of Bladnoch whiskies, but also the accessibility for everyone to find their perfect dram,” says Dr. Nick Savage, Bladnoch’s Master Distiller.
Bladnoch’s Vinaya, The 11 Year Old and The 14 Year Old are available for purchase at select retailers in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, California, and Washington for $54.99, $64.99 and $109.99, respectively.
