Bladnoch Vinaya (70cl, 43.4%)

Vinaya is a Lowland single malt from Bladnoch, combining whisky from before the distillery's closure with whisky from production resumed in 2017. It matures in first-fill bourbon and first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, and is bottled at 43.4% with natural colour and no chill filtration. The name comes from Sanskrit and means respect and gratitude. Bladnoch was founded in 1817 on the River Bladnoch and is the southernmost distillery in Scotland. The nose combines sweet, floral-grassy notes with boiled sweets. The palate shows fresh green apple, chocolate and a hint of pepper. The finish is light and refreshing.