{"title":"Bladnoch Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBladnoch Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1817\u003c\/strong\u003e by brothers \u003cstrong\u003eJohn and Thomas McClelland\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Lowlands single malt whisky distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e located on the \u003cstrong\u003enorthern bank of the River Bladnoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, near \u003cstrong\u003eBladnoch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e and just upstream from \u003cstrong\u003eWigtown\u003c\/strong\u003e in southwest Scotland. Equipped with \u003cstrong\u003etwo small stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, this intimate operation has experienced multiple closures over the years, most recently in \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, but is undergoing \u003cstrong\u003eextensive refurbishment\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ere-opening\u003c\/strong\u003e planned for \u003cstrong\u003elate 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for producing \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive Lowlands single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bladnoch whiskies are also available through \u003cstrong\u003eindependent bottlers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eOld Malt Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e range from \u003cstrong\u003eHunter Laing\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continued interest in this storied distillery’s unique contributions to \u003cstrong\u003eScottish whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bladnoch-1993-connoisseurs-choice-2016","title":"Bladnoch 1993 Connoisseurs Choice","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eBladnoch 1993 Connoisseurs Choice (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare Lowland single malt Scotch whisky distilled at the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eBladnoch Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e1993\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-selected and matured in a combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"252\"\u003erefill Sherry hogsheads\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"286\"\u003erefill American hogsheads\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant whisky was bottled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e for their renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eConnoisseurs Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e range. Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, unchillfiltered and at natural colour, it showcases the gentle character of Bladnoch enhanced by a refined cask influence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eA rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e1993 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Lowlands’ southernmost distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eMatured in both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eSherry and American hogsheads\u003c\/strong\u003e for layered complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eBottled by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003enon-chillfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the delicate Lowland style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1562\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1562\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA beautifully composed dram for lovers of gentle, nuanced Scotch whisky.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bladnoch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068607897865,"sku":"5874-5874","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/bladnoch-1993-connoisseurs-choice-_2016.jpg?v=1737752797"},{"product_id":"bladnoch-alinta","title":"Bladnoch Alinta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eBladnoch Alinta is a bold and distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"108\"\u003epeated Lowland single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted at the historic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBladnoch Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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