Bladnoch is one of the most southerly distilleries in Scotland – it sits in the Lowland area of Dumfries & Galloway and is further south than the English city of Newcastle. The distillery was founded by brothers John and Thomas McClelland in 1817 and remained in the family for almost a century. It has been through multiple ownership changes in the last century and is now independently owned. Australian entrepreneur David Prior took control in 2015 after the previous owners went into liquidation. The spirit is classic Lowland style – light, delicate and grassy with an elegant fruitiness and sweetness. Prior has launched an extensive core range, which is often joined by limited small batch releases.
Bladnoch
Lowlands
Established 1817
The oldest Lowland distillery that remains in operation, Bladnoch offers malts typical of the region.
Spirit Character
Soft and grassy with distinct fruity and nutty notes, Bladnoch is a classic Lowland single malt.
Taste profile
Fruit
Grass
Hazelnut
Facts & Figures
RegionLowlands
Established1817
OwnerDavid Prior
Number of Stills2 wash, 2 spirit
Annual Capacity1,500,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://www.bladnoch.com/
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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