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Bladnoch 10 Year
Single Malt — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed
August 21, 2020 (edited October 29, 2020)
Neat in a Glendale. Rested for about 10m before first sip.
Overall I really like this flavor profile. It's like an unpeated Islay had an illegitimate child with a Campbeltown. Funk and a little smoke (though I'm not sure this is even peated) on the palate; sour, vomit funk on the nose. You can feel that non-chill filter, with a rich subtle sweetness throughout. Good deal for a 10y at under $50. It was just a little bit muted in all of its notes, otherwise I'd give it a higher score. I do think this one will open up as the bottle goes, so I may change the rating.
Nose: Upfront you get a sourness that's almost vomit like, which reminds me of Cylnelish. Some astringency comes through later on as well. Hints of tropical fruits.
Palate: Front palate felt like nothing on the first sip, but becomes like a damp cloth like, rubbery, and waxy funk. Mid-palate is oak and ginger spice with a hint of smoke on the backend. Subtle sweetness throughout.
Finish: Oak and light smoke with candle wax coming through again. Medium length.
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Interesting description! I was a little put off by the mention of vomit until you mentioned Clynelish and wax and it came together 😂