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Bladnoch Prestige 1966 The McClelland
Selected with intention
A living testament to 57 years of maturation, the 1966 “McClelland” from Bladnoch’s ultra‑rare Samhla Collection is both the oldest and most exclusive whisky ever released by the distillery.
Distilled on July 14, 1966 and aged in a single American oak hogshead, this expression reveals a precisely balanced profile:
Nose: Fresh green apple and herbal tones, with delicate notes of liquorice and subtle honey sweetness.
Palate: Clementine orange marries dark chocolate richness, mint leaf freshness, and polished oak warmth.
Finish: Sweet and softly dry, with a whisper of white pepper weaving through lingering oak
Bladnoch Prestige 1966 The McClelland
£70,000.00
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