Black Bottle Whisky 70cl

Scotch Whisky • 70cl • 40%
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Black Bottle
£36
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Country Scotch Whisky
Distillery/Brand Black Bottle
Style Blended Whisky

Black Bottle

Black Bottle whisky is a Scottish whisky that has been around since 1879. It is a blended whisky, made with a mix of different malt and grain whiskies. Black Bottle is known for its smoky flavour, which comes from the use of Islay malt whisky in the blend.

Black Bottle Blended Scotch whisky was relaunched in 2013, and now features a balanced mix of fruitiness and spice alongside the peaty Islay notes that the brand has been known for. This change in direction is a return to Black Bottle's past, as it is said to have been inspired by what the whisky was like when it was made all the way back in 1879. This has also inspired the new old-style black glass bottle, which gave Black Bottle whisky its name.

Black Bottle previously had a high percentage of peated Islay whisky featured in the blend. With this relaunched bottling, they're aiming for a blend and flavour reminiscent of Black Bottle whisky from when it was first made in 1879, which means the smokiness is balanced with fruitier notes.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose Polished oak and porridge with a sprinkle of brown sugar, with cut grass and very subtle smoke in support.

Palate Candied ginger and cigar box, with charred herbs, chocolate spread on brown bread and a drizzle of golden syrup.

Finish Oak spice and honey.

Winner of 8 spirit awards

Master
Master
Blended: Standard - 2013
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Gold
Blended Malts - 2020
International Spirits Challenge
Gold
Gold
Blended – No Age Statement - 2018
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Gold
Blended: Standard - 2015
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Silver
Silver
Blended – No Age Statement - 2019
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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Reviews for Black Bottle
At this price what's not to like?
Islay is my preferred whisky region but when I'm feeling skint I will happily drink Black Bottle, which includes that island's malts in its blend. I get faintly salty polished oak smoke, chilli, stewed prunes, black pepper and the purple one the Quality Street chocolate tin (a chocolate filled with runny toffee and a hazelnut, for our oversea friends). All this usually to be found for around twenty nicker. It's a steal at this price - about the same as Bells 😬 No competion.
Tim G , United Kingdom
4 months ago
Not bed for the price range, but...
... thanks to the black bottle you can't see how much is left.
Simon K , United Kingdom
one year ago
Black bottle
Bought it for partner he love taste and strength lovley drink valve for money .anyone hurry buy this little black bottle you won be disappointed
Karen , United Kingdom
one year ago
Lord!
Good god, this is horrible!

I'd only recommend this as a mixer - for something where you need the alcohol of - but can disguse the taste of - this hideous drink.

Don't drink neat. It'll put hairs on your eyes.
Dan , United Kingdom
one year ago
Ok
Quite nice drinking neat, or in tea. but I would like to know is it a 10 or 12 year old
Master of Malt Customer
2 years ago
Weird but not unpleasant
I got the smoke but also a weird herby mint hint to the after taste. Quite sweet though so not to everyone’s taste.
Master of Malt Customer
2 years ago
Nice, not extraordinary, but nice
Tasty, quite sweet - didn’t get any smoke, but that’s not a bad thing in my book.
Adam F , United Kingdom
3 years ago
Affordable and fine character.
Bought in Sainsbury's at only £18.00 for a 70CL bottle, I have been wanting to try this for a little while now. In all honesty I am very impressed. A little deeper in amber colour, on opening, my first whiff was reminiscent of an Irish whiskey; very much like a Bushmills (white label) keen toasted coconut aroma, then followed by a warm peaty, sea-shore breeze tickle with a timid bouquet of heather and moss. My first taste did not disappoint. Warm, cosy and sweet, definitely a sipper, stacks of honey and malt, a little cheeky caramel and butter and a very welcome smoky after-bite. I shall definitely be buying this again. Ideal with a small splash of Highland Spring at room temperature for me.
NEILL F , United Kingdom
3 years ago
Honest value good blend.
This is great value and one of my favourite blends. It's not up there with fine single malts but neither is the price. Good enough to sip with a splash of water or an ice cube, cheap enough to souse fruit cake. Ideal for whisky cocktails too.
Ian , United Kingdom
3 years ago
Great for the price
It’s been so long since I had the previous version that I can’t really comment on the change. There’s a faint smell of smoke but nothing of it in the taste. But it’s good solid warming stuff. A bit rough round the edges but you can’t expect single malt quality at less than £20. May be more one for a hot toddy than for sipping but still perfectly drinkable on its own.
Nicholas D , United Kingdom
4 years ago