{"product_id":"bladnoch-samsara-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBladnoch Samsara is a single malt Scotch whisky made by Bladnoch in the Scottish Lowlands. This 700ml bottle belongs to the producer's Bold Collection. The Samsara name identifies a distinct expression, giving you a useful point of reference when exploring Bladnoch's range. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt-whiskey\"\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/a\u003e for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBladnoch explains Samsara as a name connected with rebirth. Its maturation uses bourbon and Californian red wine casks, bringing two cask types into the expression. The producer's specification lists 43.4% ABV and a 70cl format, equivalent to the 700ml bottle offered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo numerical age is specified in this listing. The cask combination is the defining detail to use when comparing Samsara with another whisky, rather than assuming an age from its colour or presentation. Keep the full expression name alongside your notes so you can distinguish it from other Bladnoch bottles later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBladnoch's note describes vanilla cream, floral and apple aromas, with vanilla fudge and grassy floral impressions on the palate. It points to a rich texture and a citrus-led finish. These producer descriptors offer a way to explore the balance between fruit, texture and cask influence without treating them as added ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur suggestion is to start with a modest measure neat in a tulip-shaped glass. Return to the aroma after a pause, then add a few drops of still water only if you enjoy the change. For a comparison with a sherry-cask whisky, keep the glassware and serving approach alike and record which combination you prefer. You might also try the whisky after a meal with a simple accompaniment, but make your first impression on its own. If selecting a gift, the recipient's curiosity about different cask styles can be a better starting point than insisting on a particular age number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another bottle to consider, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dalmore-15-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml\"\u003eDalmore 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt 700ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Return to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt-whiskey\"\u003esingle malt whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare the current choices and available formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia-wide. Standard delivery is $9.99 in NSW and $15 to the rest of Australia, free on orders of $200 or more with the code FREEDELIVERY, and Express is $20.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bladnoch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412397809845,"sku":null,"price":173.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/2824\/5429\/files\/Product_Page_2048_x_2048_-_Samsara.jpg?v=1790922879","url":"https:\/\/spiritstreet.com.au\/products\/bladnoch-samsara-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Spirit Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}