Translating as ‘image’ or ‘likeness’ within the Scottish Gaelic language, Samhla represents the heritage of the distillery from which it comes. The vintages are from 1966, 1990 and 2008; every fully distinctive, particularly uncommon and representing phases within the historical past of Bladnoch Distillery. 165 bottles in whole are being launched, out there for buy.
The oldest privately-owned distillery within the Lowlands
The Bladnoch story started some two centuries again, the southernmost of its form in Scotland and nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’ Every expression is handmade, utilizing pristine water from the native river and non-chill filtered. In 2015 David Prior took the reigns, additional shaping Bladnoch’s legacy and highlighting Lowlands whisky and extra lately. “To protect and nurture Bladnoch’s heritage is a profound honour, it symbolises the preservation of a legacy that has weathered the take a look at of time,” commented David. “The Samhla Assortment stands as a tribute to the exceptional journey Bladnoch has undertaken. It’s a privilege to make sure its continued existence, and to hold the torch of custom, innovation, and excellence for generations but to return.”
Three very particular expressions
The Samhla Assortment is in three components: The McClelland, distilled in 1966, restricted to solely 15 bottles; The Prior, distilled in 1990, restricted to 50 bottles; and The Sage, distilled in 2008, restricted to 100 bottles. “The Samhla Assortment brings to thoughts two quotes that really seize its essence,” says Dr. Nick Savage, Bladnoch’s Grasp Distiller. “Isaac Newton’s phrases, ‘If I’ve seen additional, it’s only as a result of I stand upon the shoulders of giants,’ encompasses the respect we’ve for our inheritance and the continuation of the story. And after we think about the longer term and the way we hand down our legacy, the well-known quote, ‘The true that means of life is to plant timber, the shade of which we’ll by no means sit,’ completely captures the rationale we make our whiskies at Bladnoch by defending and nurturing our whiskies throughout our custodianship.”
1966
Representing the distillery’s previous, the 1966 whisky was distilled on July 14th, making it the oldest launch ever from Bladnoch. This whisky tells a narrative of a distinct period and permits Bladnoch to mirror on its exceptional historical past. Delicate but complicated, matured in an American Oak cask, it evokes pictures of the McClelland brothers,
1990
The 1990 classic, representing Bladnoch’s current, is taken from a really particular Spanish Oak cask, a Pedro Ximénez Butt. Distilled in the identical 12 months David Prior started his entrepreneurial journey, it symbolises his imaginative and prescient and management in restoring the distillery as the guts of the local people.
2008
This whisky was drawn from two excellent American Oak Purple Wine Hogsheads and distilled in the identical 12 months David Prior’s daughter, Sage, was born. It symbolises Bladnoch’s dedication to sustainable whisky manufacturing for each now and the longer term, laying down revolutionary casks of the very best high quality of their warehouses in order that someday they will hand over a ‘treasure chest’ of whisky to the following technology.
An inter-generational journey
The Assortment is the results of generations of ability, information and expertise, becoming a member of collectively over the passage of time to succeed in this juncture. As such the distillery is eager to pay homage to this wealthy heritage and the sacrifices which have been made, in addition to stewarding the way forward for whisky making.
David sums up the journey in the direction of The Samhla Assortment: “Lately, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented surge within the appreciation and demand for uncommon whiskies, with collectors and lovers recognising their inherent worth as each liquid property and cultural artefacts. These extraordinary expressions, rigorously crafted over time, embody the essence of workmanship, historical past, and exclusivity that discerning buyers search.”
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