Malt Of The Month April 2025 - Bladnoch Wave I

The Wave is the second series in Bladnoch Distillery's Master Distiller's Collection. Demonstrating the marrying process of whisky casks, each annual release reveals one of the five whisky making pillars used by Dr Nick Savage.

Wave I: Time & Maturation

The Wave I: Time & Maturation showcases Bladnoch's method of selecting casks at the peak time of the maturation process for optimal flavour.  For this first release,  a 1,500 litre Amontillado Sherry tun was filled with Bladnoch whiskies from its extensive stock across the years, all matured in ex-Bourbon casks and combined with fifth and final release of its Waterfall series. Tipped to tun in 2022 and bottled in 2024. 1817 bottles released.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Floral pine needles with fresh cut oak
• Palate: Sweet oak and toasted coconut
• Finish: Sweet, warm and refreshing
• ABV: 53.8% ABV

Bladnoch Wave 1 is priced at £150 incl. VAT and is available to purchase on the Bladnoch website.

Dram Back

Dram Back

A dram is more than just a taste - it’s a moment, an experience, and the first step in discovering something truly special. Bladnoch Distillery has recently started a Dram Back offer, where you can try a 50ml dram of Wave I for £15 (including postage) – if you like it, you can redeem back the £15 as discount off the full bottle price.

Listen to Bladoch Master Distiller, Nick Savage, talking about the distillery and the Wave in our April 2025 podcast.

Find out more about Bladnoch Distillery at its dedicated page.