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Тёмный, интенсивно хересный Bladnoch 19-летней выдержки в бочках PX — суше, чем ожидается, с заметной дубовой горечью и пряностью. Вердикт согласованный: добротно и сбалансированно, но крепости 46,7% не хватает, чтобы вытянуть плотный аромат.
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Аромат очень тёмный и насыщенный: изюм, чернослив, инжир, вяленые финики, вишни, кожа, тёмный шоколад, кофе и мокко, лакрица, с пряной дубовой корицей, мускатным орехом и анисом; херес плотный, но чистый и не приторный, у некоторых пробивается лёгкая сладость PX и вишня, а характер самой винокурни угадывается прежде всего в аромате. Вкус мягкий и округлый, маслянистой текстуры, с умеренной сладостью тёмных фруктов, но с отчётливой сухой, горьковато-терпкой дубовой пряностью, чёрным перцем, ореховыми нотами и горьким шоколадом; послевкусие сухое, длиной от средней до долгой, с черносливом, изюмом, кожей и шоколадом, у части ценителей — с неожиданным мятно-травяным охлаждающим оттенком.
Хвалят за чистоту и интенсивность хереса, за баланс и за то, что напиток суше ожидаемого от PX, что многим по душе; критикуют избыточную дубовую горечь в финале и особенно недостаток крепости — при 46,7% спирт «теряется» под плотной ароматикой и не доносит её полностью, из-за чего оценки упираются в потолок и не дотягивают до 90. Опытные ревьюеры оценивают строже и разбирают профиль детальнее, отмечая сухость, землистость и почти немодную несладкость; один поставил 91 за исключительную интеграцию хереса и бочки, другой — 82, уловив возраст и лёгкую затхлость. Оценки в целом плотно сгруппированы в диапазоне 86–89 и у опытных, и у остальных, расхождения невелики, что говорит о высокой согласованности мнений.
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нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Much has been written about him much praised. Now he is being tried himself. The color is promising very dark, a deep reddish brown. A first nose is exceptionally aromatic, very nice, everything you could wish for: not exaggerated the sherry, not exaggerated the cask, a light vanilla, all nicely integrated. It doesn't taste as sweet as expected Passes on a lot of aromas from the barrels. The strength is right. You could almost add a drop of water. It's very intense! Comforting and warm. Ideal for the autumn season. The color fits too... Really good!
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
81-85 – Wow, really good one
| Нос |
83 |
Dry, and also dried fruits. Slightly musty. You can tell he's getting older. After some time in the glass, the PX sweetness comes through. |
| Вкус |
79 |
Even though it's only 46%, alcohol is still really well integrated. Good to drink. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Now the Oloroso is coming through... But they were only PX barrels? Earthy notes. Long. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
It's an intense, cask-heavy whisky that brings plenty of oak and sherry with it, but in a surprisingly dry, almost unfashionable way. The Bladnoch snoops through here and there, but of course it's not a typical malt, albeit a very fine one.
Beautiful sherry cask maturation, but you have to like a lot of bitter-tart wood.
| Нос |
88 |
dark fruits with sour notes; raisins; plums; sour cherries; Grapes; Honey; Spices; some leather; dark chocolate; a touch of liquorice; spicy oak wood - very clean, intense sherry aromas |
| Вкус |
88 |
soft without lacking in strength; sweet and dark fruity; cherries; raisins; as a counterpoint, however, a dry, bitter-tart woody spiciness; Pepper; slightly nutty notes; bitter chocolate |
| Финиш |
87 |
dry; plums; raisins; much but pleasant wood of the acrid kind; some leather; bitter chocolate |
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
The color of strong tea! Very beautiful! This whisky will suit both dry and sweet sherry whisky lovers well. Although there is not as much sweetness as expected. A wonderful Bladnoch that has not lost its signature even inside such a bright sherry cask! 22 23 22 22
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tasted sample: Fine sherry bomb, but nothing exciting. Was he tasty? Yes. Was he great, No. Would I like to buy a bottle? No. It is a nice spicy whisky, with a reasonable aftertaste. Lots of red fruit, some leather, licorice, wood influences.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Heavy part! Smells like it looks. Deeply dark. Very ripe, almost dried fruit. Figs. Dried dates. Amarena cherries. Leather. Mocha. Lots of oak, which brings wonderfully spicy aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and anise. Super demanding nose. Very soft in taste. Unexpectedly little sweetness. Lots of bitterness from the oak, but not too much. It's definitely on the spicy side. Liquorice. A bit dirty. Earthy. The fruit remains in the background. But I have to say that I find the 46.7% a bit too weak. It offers such a flavor load that the alcohol is completely lost and cannot fully transport the flavors. What a shame! Otherwise it would certainly have scratched the 90p.
It smells very strong and dark. Not as sweet as many PX are said to be. (which suits me) You can already guess the oak and the slight bitterness. After the first sip it is very fruity, albeit very dark. Less bitterness than expected but still nice oak. Here, too, less "typical PX" than expected. Despite 46.7%, it could be a bit stronger. Just on the exit. A few drops of water change little, the nose briefly becomes more menthol. Everything gets a little bitter. leave out the water!
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Dark chocolate, raisins, creamy mouthfeel, pepper, allspice, leather, cherries, walnuts
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
| Нос |
88 |
...fine notes of licorice, exotic dried fruits, spices, and wood... |
| Вкус |
89 |
... Dried apricots, raisins, almonds, licorice, and cinnamon settle on the tongue in a fascinatingly soft and rounded way. A sweet oak note and perhaps even a hint of smoke complete the picture... |
| Финиш |
87 |
...it remains somewhat dry on the palate with honey, candied ginger, and a pinch of pepper... |
Straightforward sherry whisky with intensive wood accompaniment. The distillery character is mainly noticeable in the nose. Definitely delicious and more on the dry than on the sweet side - 10/21/2022
| Нос |
89 |
Lots of sherry, very sweet, marzipan, forest honey, marked by dryness, lavender, laurel, ripe banana, leather, oak |
| Вкус |
88 |
Soft and round, the sherry is equally present as in the nose, spicy oak, black pepper |
| Финиш |
86 |
Medium length, initially sweet and immediately dry with an intense aroma of sherry, walnut and oak |
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 80
Really good bottling. Perhaps one could accuse it of being too balanced.
A study in contrasts Simple on the nose, complex on the palate—a whisky full of twists and small surprises. Fun to drink.
| Нос |
88 |
Raisin, dried fruit, chocolate, apple, date, cherry "A sherry overload" The spirit itself barely shows—this is pure sherry. But that’s not a complaint; the sherry character here is gentle and rounded rather than overpowering. No off-notes, no harshness—just a full, pleasant wave of sherry sweetness. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Mint, spice, chocolate, cherry, grape, tobacco, leather, malt "Predictable nose, unpredictable palate" From the nose, you’d expect a one-dimensional sweet sherry bomb. But the palate surprises you with complexity: an oily texture carries cooling mint spice, layered with chocolate, cherry, and grape sweetness. Then comes a touch of smoke, tobacco, and leather, grounded by malt. If only the sweetness lasted longer—it fades a bit too quickly. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Grape, herbs, mint, leather, malt "A minty goodbye" An unusual finish. Instead of the expected heavy leather or oak, mint and herbal spice linger the longest. Medium in length, but the refreshing, tingly sensation stays to the very end. |
Delicious, creamy-smooth malt. Not quite as sweet as one might expect from a 19Y PX. Therefore, a great find.
| Нос |
88 |
Intense sherry aromas, lots of chocolate, leather, and tobacco. A few dark fruits emerge somewhat tentatively. Fresh, slightly tart currants are present. Wood occasionally mingles with the aromas. A touch of honey and vanilla tobacco appears. All together, it creates a soft, pleasantly sweet nose. In the background, walnut, coffee, |
| Вкус |
89 |
A relatively soft start on the palate, yet you can still detect oak spice, slightly tingling with a gentle peppery note. There's also a distinct chocolateiness. Then a fruity-sweet blend unfolds, not overpowering but definitely noticeable. Sugared cherries, raisins, and plum compote come through, with dark forest honey and cocoa contributing the sweetness. Nuts reappear in the background. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Medium-long finish, dark dried fruits, oak spice, chocolate, cinnamon and pepper, slightly nutty. |
нос 90 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Nice sweet taste. Very well balanced. It's fun, but it takes time. Unfortunately the finish is a bit too bitter for PX aging, otherwise it would have reached 90+.
| Нос |
87 |
Massive stinging in the nose. It's supposed to contain less than 50% alcohol? Then notes of walnuts, ripe cherry, overripe banana, a little lemon and Haribo cola bottles emerge. It definitely needs time. |
| Вкус |
92 |
The impressions from the nose are confirmed. The cola bottles in particular come across as very sweet. The lemon becomes stronger, the banana is completely gone. The ripe cherries also dominate, along with leather and tobacco. And a little wood. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Here it is at its weakest and has a rather short to medium-long finish. |
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Really good Bladnoch. Recommendation for all connoisseurs of sherry-aged whiskies.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Bladnoch 19 bottling 2022 - my first Bladnoch was 30 years old and a real dream. Since then I've been looking for the same profile and I find at least a similar one in this bottling. N- subtly cheesy with a typical sherry profile. Rich raisin notes with cherries and a nice stick of cinnamon. Chocolate and nougat play a role in a rather creamy feeling M- a slightly different side. Still sweet, but not as creamy and oily as the nose would suggest. Thick wood wall with strong bitter notes. I like it because it's a little bit like coffee, more like coffee grounds. Departure is good, long lasting. good dram
Not a complex monster, but rather a high-quality, elegant, and well-matured sherry malt. I like it very much! The bottle is really very elegantly designed; the cork alone is very substantial and solid. I'm not usually that interested in such details, but here it really stands out and fits well with the overall impression.
| Нос |
90 |
Oranges, dried fruit, cocoa, oak, a menthol-like freshness, a hint of furniture polish. Very sophisticated and inviting. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Pleasant sweetness, nougat, stronger oak, |
| Финиш |
88 |
Slightly tingling oak, rather short to medium length, |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Tawny. Sufficiently strong nose with drying sherry, wood and sweet spices. More than enough body and a pronounced sweet palette with plum and sherry spices. After a while, fresher fruit emerges such as red apple. The aftertaste still gives a lot of sherry with wood and spices. A nice and strong sherry influence with mainly herbs (less standard PX). Not remarkably complex but soft, fun and tasty.