Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has introduced the discharge of the fifth and remaining version of its celebrated Grasp Distiller’s Waterfall Sequence. This grand finale, the Bladnoch Waterfall 05 2024 Version, was unveiled on the distillery’s annual Waterfall Day competition on the 18th of Might 2024.
A Journey By means of Whisky Maturation
Curated by Bladnoch’s Grasp Distiller, Dr. Nick Savage, the revolutionary five-year Waterfall Sequence has been a exceptional exploration of whisky maturation. This sequence has highlighted the journey of Bladnoch’s daring Galloway spirit because it matures, creating distinctive flavours and character with every passing yr.
Since its inception in 2020, every annual launch within the sequence has showcased a novel maturation course of. The journey started with Waterfall 01, that includes notes of lemon cake and dried apricot, indicative of its ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry cask origins. Subsequent editions noticed the whisky additional matured in quite a lot of casks, every including new layers of flavour – from Oloroso sherry puncheons and port pipes to Hungarian Tokaji dessert wine casks.
A Wealthy Finale in Oloroso Sherry Puncheons
The ultimate version, Waterfall 05 2024, has been meticulously completed in second-fill Oloroso sherry puncheons, rounding off the sequence with a whisky characterised by a wealthy, sugary flavour profile that includes dates and nutmeg. This version presents aromas of Christmas dates with darkish treacle, a palate of sticky toffee pudding with floral nutmeg, and a candy, heat end.
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
Established in 1817, Bladnoch Distillery holds the title of the oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery on the planet. Referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands,’ Bladnoch continues to hand-craft its whiskies utilizing malt from British growers and pristine water from the River Bladnoch. The distillery, revived by Grasp Distiller Dr. Nick Savage and proprietor David Prior, stays dedicated to preserving its heritage and environmental sustainability.
The place To Purchase
The Waterfall 05 2024 Version is a restricted launch of 1000 individually numbered bottles, obtainable solely from Bladnoch Distillery.
For extra details about Bladnoch Distillery and its whiskies, go to Bladnoch’s web site.
