Beverage Testing Institute · September 2017
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Bladnoch 'Samsara' Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
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Product Description
In the rapid flow of life there are moments of stillness. In the early mornings, the silence of the dawn, the beauty of a crashing wave. In the quiet reflection by a roaring open fire, the deep connection between friends sharing a great scotch. Like a tranquil pool in the bend of a rushing river. This is the spirit of Bladnoch. For over 200 years: still, in flow. In Galloway, a collection of bluestone buildings sits perched on the river Bladnoch is the world's oldest privately owned scotch whisky distillery. With a rich history spanning more than two centuries, Bladnoch is still, in flow.
Product Specs
| Alcohol by Volume | 46.7% |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Region | Lowlands |
| UPC | 851370006044 |
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Awards & Scores
Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
What critics and judges wrote
Whisky Advocate · Gavin Smith · 2016
Initially slightly savory on the nose, then peaches and cream, and soft spices. The palate is supple and sweet, with vanilla, mango, and passion fruit. The finish is long, with spicy pears.
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Distiller · Anne-Sophie Bigot
A fruity and floral nose (dried fruits, candied lemon, orange) lead the way to a very evolving palate. Beginning with initial sweet notes of vanilla to drier wine-y aromas, nuts, and fruits. The finish is lingering and spicy.
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World Whiskies Awards judges · Bronze · 2024
Madeira cake and the indulgence of pastel de natas on the nose. To taste, the buttery pastry notes prevail with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg … Freeze-dried strawberries on the finish.
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IWSC judges · Bronze · 2024
Lively peat nose, pear, and tobacco on the palate with a rich and round finish.
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Competition medals
International Spirits Challenge
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Gold 2025
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
World Whiskies Awards
IWSC
6 medals from 5 competitions, 2024 to 2026.
Tasting Notes
Flavor profile
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 4 publications, weighted by source.
- Herbal & greenfloral noseA hint
- Fruitypeaches and cream, mango, and passion fruit, spicy pears, fruity nose (dried fruitsClear
- Sweetsweet, with vanilla, sweet notes of vanilla, Madeira cake, pastel de natasClear
- Oak & maltlight tannins, nutsLight
- SmokeLively peat noseLight
- Spicesoft spices, spicy pears, Drier spices, lingering and spicy, a hint of cinnamon and nutmegLight
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Bladnoch 'Samsara' against other Scotch whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest Scotch whiskies at a similar price: Laphroaig Cairdeas White Port & Madeira Cask ($129.96), Sheep Dip ($75.98), and Benriach The Original Ten 10 Year Old ($69.98).
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Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.
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