Bladnoch Adela 15 Years Old

0.70ltr. 46.7%

Matured in Oloroso cask for a warm, sweet flavor. Blended from a selection of Bladnoch matured in ex Oloroso Sherry butts - including both Spanish and American Oak - for a minimum of 15 years and including a number of first fill butts for a richness and depth of flavor. Crafted using only pristine water from the River Bladnoch and locally grown barley, Bladnoch Adela is non-chill filtered, naturally colored and bottled in the purest form.

The Name

"Adela", meaning 'noble', signifies the richness and depth of flavor for our 15 year old malt matured in oloroso casks.

Tasting Notes

Bladnoch Adela Single Malt is a moreish, full bodied expression, matured in Oloroso cask for a warm, sweet sherry flavor.

Color: Copper gold.
Nose: Lovely rich Oloroso cherry aromas, raisins, a whiff or walnuts and toffee pudding with a hint of chocolate.
Palate: Rich, sweet and smooth sherry flavors with some dark chocolate, coffee and dried black fruit and a hint of liquorice and pepper.
Finish: Quite rich, nutty, warming, soft and long.

Technical Details

Filtration: Non-chill filtered. Natural color.
ABV: 46.7%
Proof: 93.4%

Awards

San Francisco Spirits Competition 2017 - Double Gold Medal
Scotch Whiskey Masters 2017 - Silver Medal