Bladnoch Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1980 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a luxuriant copper glow, edged in walnut-brown mahogany; a radiant, sherry-kissed hue that suggests richness and depth in the glass.

Nose

Sherry-soaked and richly fruit-forward, this nose unfurls raisin, dried fig and dark cherry, swathed in vanilla, toffee and cocoa. A solid oak backbone with cedar and almond deepens the aroma, while cinnamon and clove lend warm spice. A sumptuous, cask-strength bouquet that hints at the 58% ABV underneath.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied on the palate, this sherried Bladnoch delivers concentrated fruit and spice. Dried fig and raisin mingle with cocoa, coffee, and orange zest, framed by toasted almond. Rich toffee and warm oak weave through the mid-palate, yielding a velvety texture. The finish is long and gently spicy, with lingering sweetness and a cognac-like warmth from the natural strength.

Finish

An enduring finish of rich sherry sweetness, dark fruits, and cocoa, with satin oak and a whisper of spice. The warmth from the 58% ABV lingers as dried plum and almond notes drift away, leaving a refined, slightly nutty afterglow.