Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Lowland
  • Distillery Bladnoch
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 46.7%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • vanilla
  • creamy
  • apple
  • plum
  • floral
  • sweet
  • citrus
  • spicy
  • fresh

Bladnoch

Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky (0.75l, 46.7%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price $74.99

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Award-winning, celebratory Queen of the Lowlands.

The Bladnoch distillery was founded in 1817 on the banks of the River Blandoch by John and Thomas McClelland. It remained a family business for a century, and although it changed owners through time, it's still one of the oldest (and largest) privately-owned distilleries. Today, 'The Queen of the Lowlands' creates gorgeous expressions under Master Distiller Dr. Nick Savage (formerly at The Macallan)

When the distillery was refurbished and reopened with a new vision in 2017, Bladnoch released three sumptuous celebratory expressions - Samsara was the first one. Officially, it's a no-age-statement potion, but our intel says the Whiskies within are at least eight years old, while some are much older and rarer. Samsara ('rebirth' in Sanskrit) was matured in a lush combination of Californian Red Wine casks and ex-Bourbon barrels. Sweet vinaceous influence, vanilla, and layers upon layers of complex flavors and aromas. Won Gold at the 2018 San Francisco Spirits Competition and the 2018 Scotch Whisky Masters and silver in the same competitions a year before.
 
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Lowland
  • Distillery Bladnoch
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 46.7%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Copper gold.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rich notes of vanilla cream, fresh apples, plums, and orange blossom on the nose.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
A sweet vinaceous intro evolves into notes of plums, vanilla, and citrus.

Finish
Lingering, opulent, spicy, and citrusy.
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  • vanilla
  • creamy
  • apple
  • plum
  • floral
  • sweet
  • citrus
  • spicy
  • fresh
Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Is Scotch always Scottish? What do you think? Yes. The answer is yes.
90% of all Scotch Whiskies sold are Blends.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Is Scotch always Scottish? What do you think? Yes. The answer is yes.
90% of all Scotch Whiskies sold are Blends.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
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