Raw materials
Barley malt
Grain whisky
Brand
Black & White
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Black & White.
Black & White is a historic brand of blended Scotch whisky created by James Buchanan in the late 19th century. It is known for the characteristic use of a black and a white terrier as its symbol and for a soft, approachable profile, popular across many international markets.
Blended whisky
Scotch whisky
Historic international brand
Whisky
Producer range
Producer range Black & White
Spirit categories
Blended whisky
Scotch whisky
Historic international brand
Whisky
Representative products
Whisky Black & White 100cl
Whisky Black & White 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
American bourbon barrels
Spanish sherry butts
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
A blend composed of malt whiskies and grain whiskies, assembled to achieve a light, fresh and slightly spicy profile. Components are matured in casks that previously held American bourbon or Spanish sherry, imparting vanilla and spicy notes without overpowering the spirit.
Ageing
Maturation in previously used casks (American bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry butts) for a gentle ageing that imparts vanilla and spicy notes.
Producer history Black & White
The blend was born as "The Buchanan Blend" by James Buchanan, who began his bottling business in the late 19th century. Initially sold in a distinctive black-and-white bottle, the name "Black & White" was officially adopted in the early 20th century. During the 20th century the brand went through various corporate mergers (including integration into the Distillers Company and later into larger groups) and is now part of the current owner's portfolio. The mascots—a black terrier and a white terrier—have become an iconic element of the brand's communication.
Production philosophy
To offer a balanced blended Scotch, easily recognizable and suitable both for neat drinking and as a base for mixing; a whisky designed to be accessible to a wide audience and to accompany diverse drinking occasions.
Territory
Origin: Scotland (blended Scotch). Strong markets: India, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as global distribution.
Black & White
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