Whisky making is an inherently unpredictable process, shaped by a multitude of factors that result in a diverse range of flavors and characteristics that make each batch truly unique—and The Dragon Series by Bladnoch pays tribute to this process. In all, there are five single malts, each of which represents a different pivotal moment in the process of making whisky.
"The Dragon Series draws its inspiration from the fractional Dragon Curve in mathematics, that has a foreseeable pattern, with few clues given as to the underlying complexity," described Scotland’s oldest privately-owned whisky distillery in a social media post, "Similar to Whisky making, every step in the process presents an array of variables, seemingly chaotic and unpredictable. Yet, as the iterations approach infinity, these chaotic and variable intermediates conclude with a natural and beautiful order."
Experimental Single Malts
The Dragon Series by Bladnoch Celebrates the Unpredictability of Whisky
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