About Black Bottle
The Black Bottle brand has a long history, dating back to the 1800s. Charles, David, and Gordon Graham, three tea blenders from Aberdeen, initially created the brand in 1879. A new blend of Black Bottle that included Islay single malt whiskies was introduced in 1990, revitalizing the brand after many years of decline brought on by a distillery fire and subsequent business sale. Burn Stewart Distillers purchased Black Bottle in the early 2000s. The Black Bottle brand and recipe were revitalized and relaunched in 2013, and it has since become a popular choice among whisky drinkers.
Black Bottle is made using a blend of single malt whiskies from various distilleries in the Scottish Highlands, including Glen Scotia, Deanston, and Tobermory. The exact composition of the blend is a closely guarded secret, but it is known to include a high percentage of peated whisky from Islay.
The whisky is aged in oak barrels, which imparts flavors of vanilla, toffee, and oak to the final product. It has a bold, smoky flavor profile, with notes of peat, spices, and fruit.
Up until 1914, Black Bottle was certainly marketed in a black bottle. The black glass bottle was imported from Germany and had to be discontinued when World War I broke out. Since then, the non-vintage bottle has been dark green, but the 10-year-old and 15-year-old bottles, which are no longer available, are covered in black plastic to give the impression that they are genuinely black.
It is difficult to provide an exact number of Black Bottle whiskies that are currently available, as the range of products produced by Burn Stewart Distillers, the company that produces Black Bottle, is subject to change over time.
According to the company's website, the current range of Black Bottle whiskies includes:
- Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky: The original Black Bottle blend, made from a selection of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland.
- Black Bottle Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: A blend of single malt whiskies from across Scotland, with no grain whisky included.
- Black Bottle 10 Year Old: A blend of single malt and grain whiskies, aged for at least 10 years.
- Black Bottle 15 Year Old (Discontinued): A blend of single malt and grain whiskies, aged for at least 15 years.
In addition there is the Alchemy Series:
- Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
- Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
- Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger - Alchemy Series
- Black Bottle Andean Oak - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle Core Whiskies
Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky
Black Bottle is a blended Scotch whisky produced by Burn Stewart Distillers. It is made from a blend of single malt and grain whiskies from a variety of distilleries across Scotland, including Bunnahabhain, Glen Kinchie, and Tobermory.
Black Bottle has a rich, full-bodied flavor profile, with flavors and aromas of peat smoke, sea salt, and dried fruit. It is a popular whisky, known for its smooth, easy-drinking character and reasonable price point.
Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky is typically bottled at 40% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is available in a variety of bottle sizes. It is typically enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it can also be used as a base for cocktails
Black Bottle 10 Year Old
Black Bottle 10 Year Old is a blended malt Scotch whisky. As the name suggests, it is a version of Black Bottle that has been aged for at least 10 years in oak barrels.
The whisky is made using a blend of single malt whiskies from various distilleries in the Scottish Highlands, including Glen Scotia, Deanston, and Tobermory. The exact composition of the blend is a closely guarded secret, but it is known to include a high percentage of peated whisky from Islay.
The 10 year aging process imparts additional flavors and depth to the whisky, including notes of oak, vanilla, and toffee. The final product has a bold, smoky flavor profile, with notes of peat, spices, and fruit.
Black Bottle 10 Year Old is bottled at a strength of 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) and is available in a 700ml bottle. It is typically enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
Overall, Black Bottle 10 Year Old is a well-respected and widely enjoyed blended malt Scotch whisky that has a rich history and a unique flavor profile. It is a good choice for whisky enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity and depth of flavor that comes with longer aging.
Black Bottle 15 Year Old (Discontinued)
Black Bottle 15 Year Old is a blended Scotch whisky made from a blend of single malt whiskies and grain whiskies that have been aged for at least 15 years.
The rich, complex taste profile of Black Bottle 15 Year Old is renowned for including notes of honey, toffee, and fruitcake as well as traces of spice and oak. The whiskey is matured in oak barrels, which enhances the flavor and fragrance and helps to give it its unique golden color.
The whisky is bottled at a strength of 40% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is typically enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It is also often used as a base for cocktails.
Black Bottle 15 Year Old has received a number of accolades and awards, including a Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. It is considered to be a high-quality Scotch whisky that is well-suited for both casual sipping and special occasions.
Black Bottle Alchemy Series
The Alchemy Series is a range of innovative and experimental whiskies from Burn Stewart Distillers that are designed to showcase the versatility and depth of flavor that can be achieved through different production techniques and barrel aging processes.
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle Island Smoke is a whisky that is part of Burn Stewart Distillers' Alchemy Series. It is a blended Scotch whisky that has been finished in barrels that were previously used to age heavily peated Islay whisky. This gives the whisky a distinctive smoky flavor profile, which is characteristic of many Islay whiskies.
According to the product information available on the Burn Stewart Distillers website, Black Bottle Island Smoke is made from a blend of single malt whiskies and grain whiskies that have been aged for a minimum of 12 years. The whisky is bottled at a strength of 46% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is typically enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It has a rich, smoky flavor with notes of peat, smoke, and oak, as well as hints of fruit and spices.
Black Bottle Island Smoke is one of several whiskies in the series that have been finished in barrels that were previously used to age heavily peated Islay whisky, giving them a smoky character that is unusual for a blended Scotch whisky.
Black Bottle Double Cask - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle Double Cask is a whisky that is part of Burn Stewart Distillers' Alchemy Series. It is a blended Scotch whisky that has been finished in barrels that were previously used to age Oloroso Sherry. This gives the whisky a distinctive flavor profile, with notes of fruit, spice, and oak.
According to the product information available on the Burn Stewart Distillers website, Black Bottle Double Cask is made from a blend of single malt whiskies and grain whiskies that have been aged for a minimum of 12 years. The whisky is bottled at a strength of 46% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is typically enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It has a rich, complex flavor with notes of fruit, spice, and oak, as well as hints of honey and toffee.
Black Bottle Double Cask is one of several whiskies in the series that have been finished in barrels that were previously used to age Oloroso Sherry, giving them a rich, fruity character that is unusual for a blended Scotch whisky.
Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger is a whisky that is part of Burn Stewart Distillers' Alchemy Series. It is a blended Scotch whisky that has been finished in barrels that were previously used to age heavily peated Islay whisky. This gives the whisky a distinctive smoky flavor profile, which is characteristic of many Islay whiskies.
According to the product information available on the Burn Stewart Distillers website, Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger is made from a blend of single malt whiskies and grain whiskies that have been aged for a minimum of 12 years. The whisky is bottled at a strength of 46% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is typically enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It has a rich, smoky flavor with notes of peat, smoke, and oak, as well as hints of fruit and spices.
Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger is one of several whiskies in the series that have been finished in barrels that were previously used to age heavily peated Islay whisky, giving them a smoky character that is unusual for a blended Scotch whisky.
Black Bottle Andean Oak - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle Andean Oak is a whisky that is part of Burn Stewart Distillers' Alchemy Series. It is a blended Scotch whisky that has been finished in barrels made from oak that was grown in the Andes Mountains. This gives the whisky a distinctive flavor profile, with notes of spice, oak, and vanilla.
According to the product information available on the Burn Stewart Distillers website, Black Bottle Andean Oak is made from a blend of single malt whiskies and grain whiskies that have been aged for a minimum of 12 years. The whiskey is often consumed neat or on the rocks and is packaged at a 46% ABV (alcohol by volume) strength. It has a rich, deep flavor with traces of fruit and honey as well as flavors of oak, vanilla, and spice.
Black Bottle Andean Oak is one of several whiskies in the series that have been finished in barrels made from oak that was grown in the Andes Mountains, giving them a spicy, oaky character that is unusual for a blended Scotch whisky.
About Burn Stewart Distillers
Burn Stewart Distillers is a Scottish company that produces and markets a range of Scotch whisky brands. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.
Burn Stewart Distillers is known for producing a number of well-regarded Scotch whisky brands, including Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory, and Ledaig. These brands are made using a variety of traditional and modern production techniques, and are aged in oak barrels for a minimum of three years to develop their characteristic flavors and aromas.
In addition to its Scotch whisky brands, Burn Stewart Distillers also produces a range of other spirits, including gin, vodka, and rum. The company is committed to sustainability and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact, including water conservation efforts and the use of renewable energy sources.
