Raw materials
malted barley
cereal distillates (components of grain whisky)
Brand
Black Bottle
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Black Bottle.
Black Bottle is a historic brand of blended Scotch whisky, founded in Aberdeen in 1879. It is known for its slightly smoky character derived from the use of Islay malts and for its distinctive dark bottle.
Scotch whisky
blended scotch
smoky (peaty) whisky via Islay components
historic whisky brand
Producer range
Producer range Black Bottle
Spirit categories
Scotch whisky
blended scotch
smoky (peaty) whisky via Islay components
historic whisky brand
Representative products
Whisky Black Bottle Fine Old 70cl
Black Bottle Original (non-vintage)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Black Bottle is marketed as a blended Scotch whisky: the blend combines malts and grain whiskies from various Scottish regions, with a significant contribution of Islay malts that provide the smoky character. Specific details on the recipe, component percentages or production methods are not publicly documented in the sources consulted.
Producer history Black Bottle
The Black Bottle brand was created in 1879 by the Graham brothers, originally tea merchants in Aberdeen. During the 20th century production and the recipe underwent various changes; the brand was relaunched at the end of the 20th century and has been reformulated several times since, with a significant blending revision in 1990 by Burn Stewart Distillers. Burn Stewart was later acquired by Distell Group in 2013, and Black Bottle is today marketed as a blended Scotch with components from different Scottish regions, with a core of Islay malts.
Production philosophy
Black Bottle aims to offer an accessible yet characterful blended Scotch, balancing fruity notes and a light smokiness. The brand evokes its historical roots through bottle design and a recognizable aromatic profile.
Territory
Scotland (brand origin in Aberdeen; core of the blend with Islay malts, with historical links to Bunnahabhain and other Islay distilleries).
Black Bottle
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