IB G&M 11 yo CS. Jan/Feb 1985 - June 1996. 56.8%. - Bladnoch

[Willie JJ]

Bladnoch 11 yo CS from G&M. Jan/Feb 1985 - June 1996. 56.8%.

Nose: Wow this is feisty. An initial hit of concentrated lemon is followed by a more mellow nuttiness and malted milk. Almond oil? Maybe a hint of lavender in there too. The amber colour suggests sherry influence and it does seem to come across in that nutty nose.
Palate: The sensation starts at the tip of the tongue and gently works backwards. Again that extreme concentrated lemon that just becomes more intense as it goes along. Wonderful.
Finish: This is a wild spicy ride, but the spice is fresh. Later there is bitter chocolate and a residual orangey tang.

This is an exciting dram that will wake you up even after a long night's dramming. A bit untamed at times, but definitely worth the ride.

[woodhill]

Is that not Jun 2006?

[The Craw]

I think it could well be the stunning 1985 - 1996 from G&M.

To me the most intense Bladnoch ever, and a massive dram which defies the, oft quoted, notion of Lowlanders being light and/or unchallenging.

I picked up a couple of these around 10 years ago, after the Distillery closed and before Raymond had it working again, as I thought Bladnoch was gone for good.

Anyway, great to see lots of tasting notes on Bladnoch