Bladnoch Samsara 70cl, 46.7%

Description

Bladnoch Samsara 70cl, 46.7% is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from Bladnoch, bottled at 46.7% ABV as an official distillery release. Public retailer and database sources describe it as a bottling from 2016, released as part of Bladnoch’s modern range after the distillery’s revival.

This expression was matured in a combination of bourbon casks and Californian red wine casks, which gives it a broader and more fruit-driven profile than a straight bourbon-matured Lowland malt. Retailer descriptions present it as a fuller-bodied Bladnoch, with ripe forest fruit, citrus blossom, vanilla, plums, and a sweet wine-led structure.

Samsara is especially appealing because it sits in a very approachable part of the category: official distillery bottling, natural presentation, moderate strength, and a cask recipe that adds richness without becoming too heavy. The point about approachability is an inference based on the 46.7% ABV, the cask mix, and the reviewed tasting notes.

Why Choose Bladnoch Samsara

This is a strong choice for customers who want a richer Lowland single malt with official distillery provenance and a more unusual cask story than a standard bourbon-only release. It combines bourbon-cask freshness with Californian red wine cask fruitiness in a bottle that feels polished, easy to enjoy, and slightly more distinctive than many everyday official bottlings. The final point is an inference based on the cask recipe and retailer presentation.

Official distillery bottling from Bladnoch
Lowland single malt Scotch whisky
70cl bottle
46.7% ABV
Bottled in 2016 according to Whiskybase
Matured in bourbon casks and Californian red wine casks
Non-chill filtered
No publicly stated bottle count found in the reviewed sources.

Ideal For

Fans of fruit-led Lowland single malt
Customers looking for a wine-cask-influenced official bottling
Drinkers who enjoy plums, vanilla, orange blossom, citrus, malt sweetness, and soft spice
Buyers seeking a more characterful Bladnoch without moving into older age-statement price territory. The last point is an inference based on the bottle’s style and current market positioning.

Product Details

Product: Bladnoch Samsara
Distillery: Bladnoch
Bottler: Distillery Bottling / Original Bottling
Region: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46.7%
Bottled: 2016
Cask Type: Bourbon casks and Californian red wine casks
Presentation: Non-chill filtered
Barcode: 851370006013
Outturn: Not publicly stated in the reviewed sources.

Collector’s Note

This is not a rarity-led collector bottle, but it has good enthusiast appeal because it represents an early modern Bladnoch release from the post-revival period and shows a distinctive cask-led style outside the more classic bourbon-only or sherry-only routes. It is better viewed as a drinker’s bottle with character and distillery identity than as a scarcity-driven trophy release. The second sentence is an inference based on the reviewed sources and the absence of a published outturn.