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.
Basically only good to mix with. It no longer stands alone unless you are cleaning the bar top. Sad, it was a distinctive blend worthy of praise. Might as well buy Crown Royal and save the money.
well the marketing team have really sorted this once fine whisky out new shape of bottle / colour of contents but most of all its joined the realms of cooking
This stuff tastes like leftovers from dozens of Speyside whisky's , not harmonious at all, I remember this used to taste of wonderful Islay malts and a good intro to that islands style, now it's just a bargain basement style blend at a semi premium price.
Been drinking and enjoyed this brand for some years now. This relaunch has completely changed the character of the whisky. Not for me now I'm afraid.
A return to the past. Why? Not everything was better in the olden days. I'll have to find another drink.
