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'Bladnoch
Tasting Notes' is a new immersive theatre
experience running from 27 September – 6
October at the Bladnoch Distillery, it
will bring more than two centuries of
whisky-making history to life on the
banks of the River Bladnoch,
transporting guests back in time to be
met by some of the most notable
characters from bygone days at the
distillery. Additionally there will be a
whisky tasting at the event including
the new Bladnoch 8 Year Old.
Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost
distillery, is set to unveil an
immersive theatre experience this
autumn.
Bladnoch Tasting Notes will animate over
two centuries of whisky-making heritage
along the banks of the River Bladnoch,
whisking guests back in time to
encounter notable figures from the
distillery's storied past.
The script for Bladnoch Tasting Notes,
crafted by actress and voice artist
Debora Weston (known for her roles in
Patriot Games, Thunderbirds, and Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory), narrates the
journey of brothers John and Thomas
McClelland. The McClelland brothers
established Bladnoch Distillery in 1817
when they received their first license
to distil whisky on Bladnoch Farm, near
Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway.
For nearly a century, the McClelland
family expanded and modernised the
distillery. At its height, the
distillery featured six washbacks and
produced 230,000 litres of alcohol
annually, earning Bladnoch Distillery
the title 'Queen of the Lowlands.'
'Bladnoch Tasting Notes' guides guests
through the distillery’s rich history,
up to its modern-day revival by current
owner David Prior. David, who acquired
Bladnoch Distillery in 2015, is the
first Australian businessman to own a
Scotch whisky distillery.
The experience is brought to life by
professional actors Mark Kydd, renowned
for his roles in Clique and Taggart, and
Mark Rannoch, Bladnoch’s global brand
ambassador, known for his work in the TV
series Outlander.
Running from Friday 27 – Sunday 29
September, guests of Bladnoch Tasting
Notes will have the opportunity to
sample two Lowland single malt whiskies
from Bladnoch’s esteemed portfolio,
including Bladnoch Vinaya, which pays
tribute to the McClelland brothers.
Additionally, there will be a special
tutored tasting of a new expression led
by master distiller Dr. Nick Savage.
Guests will be among the first to sample
Bladnoch 8 Year Old, the inaugural
expression in the distillery’s Double
Matured Collection. This collection
features whiskies matured in two
different cask styles to develop a
complex flavour profile.
The Bladnoch 8 Year Old whisky, natural
in colour with an ABV of 46.7%, has been
matured in two types of American oak red
wine casks, which the distillery says
has resulted in a single malt with notes
of strawberries and cream and herbal
pine cones on the nose, strawberry jam,
polished oak, and nutmeg on the palate,
and a very long, sugary, and warm
finish.
The Double Matured Collection represents
a significant milestone for Bladnoch,
showcasing aged whiskies that have
completed distillation and maturation
under David Prior’s ownership. The
collection is set to be released
globally in 2025.
Glen Gribbon, CEO at Bladnoch
Distillery, said: "Working with Debora
to develop Bladnoch Tasting Notes has
been a wonderful experience. We have a
rich and storied past here at Bladnoch
Distillery, and Debora's talent and
vision for bringing history to life on
the stage has helped us condense 207
years of whisky making heritage and bold
Galloway spirit into one spectacular
performance.
"Bladnoch Tasting Notes is one of the
most significant events in our calendar
this year, and we look forward to
welcoming guests to the distillery to
discover more about the people who
shaped our early years."
Tickets for Bladnoch Tasting Notes will
go on sale at 9am on Friday 9 August,
priced at £25 per guest (ages 18 and
over).
Bladnoch Tasting Notes coincides with
the first weekend of Wigtown Book
Festival, which runs from 27 September –
6 October. Wigtown, only a mile from
Bladnoch Distillery, is Scotland's
National Book Town, a designation that
reflects its 17 second-hand book shops
and its long-established literary
festival, which celebrates its 25th
event this year.
To book tickets to Bladnoch Tasting
Notes, visit the Bladnoch distillery
website https://uk.bladnoch.com/pages/events
You will also find the current and rather impressive Bladnoch whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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