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Scotland
Blended
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.
Polished oak and porridge with a sprinkle of brown sugar, with cut grass and very subtle smoke in support.
Candied ginger and cigar box, with charred herbs, chocolate spread on brown bread and a drizzle of golden syrup.
Oak spice and honey.
£4.01 - £30.10
I sadly didn't have the chance to try the older, peaty version, of Black Bottle but after giving this whisky a bit of time, a drop or two of water or an ice cube, I really began to enjoy it. Sure, it's not complex but it is an enjoyable dram, especially on a rainy night. Cheers.
Sorry this is not Black Bottle. The original green glass bottle was a bargain and one of my favourite blends. This, I cannot drink.
This whisky is a Johnny Walker Black knockoff and what is most distressing is that the whisky is infused with caramel food coloring. That, in of itself, should grounds for hanging.
There are no words to... aargh!
I gave this 3 stars, as a blended whisky it's fine but the old black bottle was a 5 star blend which smelled and tasted of Islay . It was the only blend I would purchase but don't think I will purchase this new version .