Bladnoch 1988-2019 | 30 Year Old | Connoisseurs Choice Cask StrengthBatch 19 006 is a 1988 Bladnoch bottled in 2019 by G&M for their new and improved Connoisseur's Choice range. G&M have also spiced things up and bottled this one at a natural strength instead of the usual 46%. It was matured for 30 years in a refill American hogshead that yielded a mere 155 bottles. The Connoisseurs Choice series is an iconic series that started in 1968. To date, around 100 distilleries have been featured as part of the range, with

Distilled in 1970 quite some time before the distillate started to go a little 'weird'

Country Scotland Region Speyside Age 12 Bottled Date Circa 1990 Bottle Size 75cl ABV 40% Pre-Owned Yes

These Balvenie 25-year-olds have a bit of a reputation and this 1988 vintage is no exception

Nose: Raisin-lashed beach

The first 20yo is a real stunner of a dram

This is another stunning example from sadly departed Banff distillery

Distillery Bottling 70cl / 50

3% to boot

Palate: Lightly roasted chestnuts

This one comes with the original presentation box and is in very good condition

Country Scotland Region Highland Distilled Year 1981 Age 23 Limited Edition Yes Cask Number  1556 Bottle Size 70cl ABV 46

A small batch Inverleven 1986 Lowland single malt whisky bottled in 2015 as a 28-year-old or 29-year-old by Gordon & MacPhail for their Rare Old range