Bladnoch Vinaya

Creamy, vanilla-dry wood with some floral and fruitful richness. Longish tapered mildly spicy finish. Nicely balanced. For $50 this is great, do recommend. Makes one want to see what else Bladnoch has to offer.

Review #013 Type: single malt scotch Proof: 46.7% Comments: NAS, ex-sherry and ex-bourbon Tasted after: first up Appearance (no score): Chestnut color. Swirling reveals a thin line sticking to the side of the glass, legs are slow to form. Nose: 16/20 Apples, honey, buttered bread, and vanilla. Palate: 33/40 Black pepper hits hard up front on the first sip, a little less on the second. By the the third sip it’s creamier, I can notice a really nice mouthfeel, and I’m tasting vanilla, figs, clove spice, and dark chocolate. Finish: 32/40 Nice long finish, a bit of an ethanol burn kicks things off, then it gets a bit sweeter and crisper with peaches and pears, which slowly fades away to some salt in the ending. With Water: A drop of water adds some chili pepper spiciness to the finish. Total: 81/100 Final thoughts: Purchased to expand my understanding of Bladnoch expressions, not especially remarkable but a great value and good buy all the same. Price: $50 Would recommend: yes Would buy: yes Scoring Legend: 96-100: The perfect dram, absolutely exceptional, nectar of the gods, I will savor this bottle and make it last, 5 stars. 90-95: Near perfect, there is something truly special about this whisky, 4.75 stars. 85-89: Very good to amazing, almost the complete product, 4.5 stars. 80-84: Quite good, very enjoyable to drink, but doesn’t wow me, 4.25 stars. 75-79: Good, enjoyable but ultimately flawed, unlikely to purchase again, 4 stars. 70-74: A solid dram, but wouldn't go out of my way to get it, 3.75 stars. 55-69: Drinkable, 3.5-2.75 stars. Below 55: Suitable for cooking or direct contribution to the kitchen sink drain, 2.5 stars or less.

Smooth and fruity

Sweet, fruity and vanilla. Really nice!