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Whisky Review: Bladnoch Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky

We review Bladenoch Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky, combines malt from Lowland, Highland, Islay, and Speyside distilleries with aged grain whisky.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Bladnoch’s Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky; 750ml; 40%ABV / 80 proof; NAS; the average price online is currently hovering around $70 per bottle.
Appearance:
Burnished copper with sloshy legs indicative of relatively young age, and a low ABV.
Nose:
Vanilla; hazelnut; golden raisin; butterscotch; granola with brown sugar; allspice; a faint wisp of smoke; and finally, bitter almond skin.
Palate:
Right off the bat, there’s an ample malt presence that translates into a note of Jewish marble rye, along with a very slight peat presence. Raisin, date, and ginger snaps are noticeable, in addition to a dash of gunpowder. If you’ve read some of my past reviews, then you might recall that Whisky Kirk is not a big fan of gunpowder. Thank goodness it’s a fairly subtle note in my glass today. After a few sips, the malt presence is still up front and personal. What to say, what to say? This ubiquitous flavor now reminds me a little of barley wine. Moving along to the finish of this whisky . . . Pure Scot’s is fairly clipped. Medium-short, to be exact. If I’d had a bottle of soda water in my refrigerator, then I would have gladly poured some into my glass. As things stand without the soda water, Pure Scot seems more pleasing on ice than neat. It’s a fair weather friend, in a good way. Too bad summer is gone.
Finish:
Comments:
David Prior, creator of the first Australian-owned Scottish whisky, should be proud of Pure Scot. It’s certainly better than many blends out there. The handsome wood box, and the fancy, angular bottle would make a fine gift, indeed, especially for the novice who is moving towards an appreciation of whisky. For those who feel adventurous . . . herbs, sweet tea, espresso, or fresh fruit could certainly help to accentuate all that Pure Scot has to offer.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Whisky Kirk

Kirk Sig's fascination with Scottish whisky ignited in 1987 during a visit to Edinburgh. In the ensuing three and a half decades, he has cultivated an extensive understanding of distilleries, the whisky industry, and the global whisky landscape.

Kirk prides himself on providing candid and unvarnished reviews, eschewing the prevalent flattery and fluff that often permeate whisky commentary. This direct approach has occasionally ruffled feathers in influential circles, which he views as a testament to his commitment to prioritize the interests of the consumer.

Embracing the spirit of investigative journalism, Kirk's reviews delve deeper, leaving no stone—or cask—unturned. He believes in transparency and ensures that readers are privy to any noteworthy findings, fostering an informed and empowered whisky community.

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