Bladnoch Vinaya Scotch Whisky
Bladnoch Vinaya Scotch Whisky is a 46.7% ABV (93.4-proof), 750mL Lowland single malt from one of Scotland's oldest distilleries — the first Bladnoch ever matured in a combination of first-fill ex-bourbon and first-fill ex-sherry casks. It carries no age statement, is bottled without chill filtration or added colour, and takes its name from the Sanskrit word for respect and gratitude, honouring the McClelland brothers who founded the distillery in 1817. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46.7% (93.4 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: No age statement — matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and first-fill ex-sherry casks
- Origin: Bladnoch Distillery, Wigtownshire, Lowland Scotland (licensed 1817)
- Production: Non-chill filtered, natural colour; part of the distillery's Classic Collection; created by Master Distiller Dr. Nick Savage
The Queen of the Lowlands, Reborn
Bladnoch is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, licensed in 1817 and long known as the "Queen of the Lowlands" — yet it spent more time silent than working between the 1990s and 2015, when Australian entrepreneur David Prior bought it and completed a two-year renovation ahead of its 2017 bicentenary. Dr. Nick Savage arrived from Macallan in 2019 as Master Distiller, and Vinaya — released in 2021 and described as the distillery's biggest global release since its revival — is his statement of intent: Lowland elegance with sherry-cask depth. Among Scotch whiskies, few carry two centuries of history in a glass this fresh.
Tasting Notes
Summer barley field in colour. The nose opens with sweet floral grass and boiled sweets; the palate brings fresh green apples and chocolate with a hint of pepper. The finish is light and refreshing — Lowland delicacy, not weight.
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the cask interplay, or with a splash of water to open the floral, fruity top notes. A natural fit before dinner or alongside soft cheeses and shortbread.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Vinaya" mean?
It is a Sanskrit word meaning respect and gratitude — the distillery's tribute to its original founders, John and Thomas McClelland.
How old is Bladnoch Vinaya?
It carries no age statement; the character comes from the cask recipe — first-fill bourbon and first-fill sherry casks — rather than a stated number of years.
Is Bladnoch Vinaya chill-filtered or coloured?
No — it is bottled at 46.7% ABV without chill filtration and without added colour.
Where can I buy Bladnoch Vinaya Scotch Whisky online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Two centuries of Lowland history, one Sanskrit word — buy Bladnoch Vinaya Scotch Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.