Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2016-04-11 | Very Good

Pradnock BLADNOCH 1975-1988 13yo INTERTRADE

Pradnock BLADNOCH 1975-1988 13yo INTERTRADE 55.0%, one of 216 bottles
Bottle #ブラドノック(BLADNOCH)
It had a deep aroma with the influence of the cask. Pradnock BLADNOCH 1975-1988 13yo INTERTRADE 55.0% one of 216 bottles The aroma had a gentle old-world feel, refined apricot tea, hinoki-like woodiness, orange cream, rustic barley notes, and a fresh floral undertone from the back. When drinking it, there was viscosity, spreading with an aromatic richness, a pleasant cask feel, orange, black tea, a strong sweet flavor with depth, and good tannins that enhance the taste, barley umami, and a long finish. 【Very Good】 This is a Bladnoch 1975, aged for 13 years, bottled by Intertrade of Italy in 1988. Despite the number of years since bottling, it had a somewhat delicate old-world feel, with concentrated yet refined fruity notes and creamy nuances, as well as a solid barley character. There was also a slightly floral nuance in the aroma, and the cask influence with hinoki-like woodiness was more pronounced than the previous time I drank it, which left an impression. Even when drinking it, there was a sense of concentration, and due to its high alcohol content, deep richness, and tannins from the cask, it had a satisfying drinking experience. Although I'm not sure if it's typical of Bladnoch, it was a very deep old bottle with good drinking readiness and overall satisfaction. #Bladnoch (BLADNOCH)