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Following on
from the Bladnoch Waterfall series the
Lowland distillery has unveiled The Wave
series which launches with the first of
five single malts - Time & Maturation.
Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost whisky
distillery, has unveiled The Wave, the
second chapter in the Master Distiller’s
Collection.
The Wave is a five-part limited-edition
series showcasing the whisky cask
marrying process, with each annual
release highlighting one of the five
whisky-making pillars used by master
distiller Dr. Nick Savage.
Released today (4 June 2024), Wave I:
Time & Maturation exemplifies Bladnoch’s
method of selecting casks at their peak
maturation to ensure optimal whisky
flavors.
The Wave follows the Waterfall Series,
which concluded with Bladnoch Waterfall
05 2024, unveiled at the distillery’s
annual Waterfall Day festival in May.
Both series are part of Bladnoch’s
Master Distiller’s Collection.
To create The Wave, Dr. Nick Savage
selected five 1,500-liter Amontillado
sherry tuns, each filled with whiskies
from various cask types from the
distillery’s 207-year-old bluestone
warehouses. Each year, the cask types
will be revealed, depicting another
pillar of Bladnoch whisky making. The
remaining whisky will be decanted into
the following year’s tun, creating a
wave effect throughout the series, with
the final release featuring components
from the entire collection.
For Wave I: Time & Maturation, Dr.
Savage filled the first Amontillado
sherry tun with a mix of hand selected
ex-bourbon casks from Bladnoch’s
maturing stocks and the remaining whisky
from the Waterfall 05 2024 Edition. This
unique approach connects both series in
an ongoing whisky voyage.
Over five years, each release in The
Wave series will be paired with a music
track representing the whisky’s journey,
illustrating how each cask’s notes build
upon the previous ones. There is a piano
composition accompanying Wave I: Time &
Maturation which is said to reflect the
development of the whiskies over time.
Dr Nick Savage, Master Distiller at
Bladnoch Distillery, said: "We only ever
select a cask when the time is right,
not because it’s old or has reached a
certain age. That right ‘time’ is
determined by our deep understanding of
maturation dynamics. It’s the moment of
peak flavour in our warehouse
environment – a climate where nothing is
forced.
"The Wave is a strong example of
Bladnoch’s taste-first approach to
whisky making and a real demonstration
of our bold Galloway spirit. With these
single malts, we not only strive to take
people on a journey into whisky making,
but also to provide them with a taste
experience, aiming to challenge
preconceptions and build understanding
along the way."
Bottled at 53.8% ABV, non-chill
filtered, and natural in color, Wave I:
Time & Maturation is said to open with
aromas of floral pine needles and
freshly cut oak. On the palate, it is
said to deliver notes of sweet oak and
toasted coconut, followed by a sweet,
warm, and refreshing finish.
This edition is limited to 1,817
bottles, honoring the year the
distillery was founded, and is priced at
£150. It is available exclusively in the
UK and Australia through bladnoch.com.
To celebrate the new chapter in The
Master Distiller’s Collection, the
distillery will host Bladnoch Wave
Weekend in June 2025. Details will be
shared first with those who purchase
Wave I: Time & Maturation.
You will also find the current Bladnoch
whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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