Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery, has unveiled the line-up for its forthcoming Wave Day.
Taking place at the distillery on Saturday 14 June, Wave Day celebrates its history and heritage, and also marks the release of Bladnoch Wave II, the second expression in the Master Distiller’s Collection which launched last year with Bladnoch Wave I: Time & Maturation.
Wave Day will be the first opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to sample and purchase Wave II, which will be available exclusively at Bladnoch Distillery on Saturday 14 June ahead of remaining bottles going on sale through Bladnoch’s online shop from Monday 16 June.
Wave Day celebrations will kick off at 12 noon. The distillery shop will be open, with a pop-up bar in place for whisky fans to sample Bladnoch’s portfolio of Lowland single malts.
Highlights on the day include an interactive tasting of Wave II with Bladnoch’s master distiller, Dr Nick Savage, as well as a short, immersive theatre experience inspired by the distillery’s story and performed by Bladnoch’s UK brand ambassador, Mark Rannoch.
Each guest who purchases a full-size bottle of whisky from the distillery on Saturday 14 June will also receive a complimentary 50ml collectable dram of Wave II.
Food will be available from vendors, including vegan and gluten-free options, with the distillery garden also open for those seeking a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle of the main courtyard.
Live music will be played throughout the day, with local folk musicians from The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart opening the event, followed by singer-songwriter Katie Mac singing hits from throughout the decades.
Guests can extend their whisky experience on Sunday 15 June with a bespoke Wave tour of the distillery, offering a deeper dive into Bladnoch’s craftsmanship and whisky-making process. Tours are available to pre-book at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on the Bladnoch website.
