Bladnoch Dragon Series Single Malt Scotch Whisky Set

The Dragon Series drew its inspiration from the dragon curve, a fractional curve in mathematics that exemplifies ‘the timeless battle’ between science and nature, predictability and chaos, and natural order and beauty. Each iteration in the series aims to capture a ‘pivotal moment’ in the whisky-making process.

Region: Lowland

Distillery: Bladnoch

I - The Field

Tells the journey from field to distillery, described as the ‘origin story’ for all Bladnoch’s whiskies.

Age: NAS

ABV: 46.7%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: Refill bourbon casks

II - The Spirit

Created to capture the first stage of distillery production: taking the malted barley from the field through to mashing, fermentation, and distillation.

Age: NAS

ABV: 48.3%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: First-fill and refill bourbon casks

III - The Cask

The whisky aims to capture numerous variables in the brand’s casks, such as oak species, growth environment and the technical aspects of toasting, charring, and seasoning.

Age: NAS

ABV: 49.9%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: First-fill American oak bourbon casks and first-fill Spanish oak Sherry casks

IV - The Ageing

To accentuate the effects experienced in ageing, such as seasonal fluctuations in temperature and humidity, warehouse type and location, and the evaporation of the ‘angel’s share’, the casks for this expression have been chosen from the darkest and coldest areas in Bladnoch’s warehousing.

Age: NAS

ABV: 51.1%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: Red wine hogshead and first-fill bourbon casks

V - The Decision

Focuses on the craftsmanship involved in whisky making in the sample room

Age: NAS

ABV: 53.1%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: Hungarian Tokaji wine casks and Spanish canasta Sherry casks