Bladnoch 19-Year PX Sherry Cask Matured
46.7% ABV - Lowlands, Scotland
Nose: Rich notes of prune and dark raisin, layered with classic sherry spices. There’s a touch of liquorice and old wood, rounded off with caramelized sugar.
Taste: A bold, dark fruit punch, with deep sherry flavours—almost like the rich sediment at the bottom of a sherry bottle.
Finish: Reminds me of a freshly baked fruit pie—dark cherry and plum, with a touch of wood, spice, and roasted nuts.
I think I’ve started a new tradition! I attended the Victoria Whisky Festival in early 2024, and this was my favourite whisky of the weekend (though to be fair, it was also the only one I found for sale). It’s a bit pricier than your average single malt, but I believe it offers excellent value for the depth of flavours.
This is a fantastic whisky and comes highly recommended. I can easily see this becoming a mainstay on my shelf. It’s a more affordable alternative to Macallan, especially considering the rising prices of some of those Gordon & MacPhail releases in recent years.
One of the entirely unnecessary—but undeniably cool—features of this Bladnoch 19-Year is its heavy, luxurious stopper. It adds a sense of elegance, and while it’s clearly a marketing tactic, I must admit… they’ve got me there!
Note: I decided to experiment with GPT-4o to help refine this review after training it with some of my previous ones.
Details: 2023 Release.
Tasting Notes (Official): Nose: Dark liquorice sticks and aged oak with a floral background. Palate: Liquorice sticks with dried apricots, almonds and nutmeg. Finish: Long with a dry sweetness.
Tasted 26 September 2024. (Posted 4 October 2024.)
