Black Bottle's secret recipe is still inspired by the original one developed by Gordon Graham, made with a high proportion of malts. Black Bottle contains a high proportion of peated malts from the sacred island of Islay (including Bunnahabhain's super-smoked Monk), balanced with unpeated malts and bourbon barrel-aged grains.
Nose : Approachable and rich. First polished wood and nuts (toasted hazelnut) dominate, then stewed fruits (baked apples), dried fruits (sweet dates), and soft brown sugar take over. Mossy too, after a while.
Palate : Sweetness and crunchy nuts impress at first, then there’s a smooth, fruity Speyside richness to enjoy. Firm, with a balancing sweetness. Brown sugar and espresso coffee. Warming and pleasant.
Finish : Medium to long, elegantly drying and crisp, completed by a pleasant, sweetly nutty chew-ability.
Nose: Opens with fresh, salty, oceanic notes. Develops on sweet, peat-dried malt. Mouth: Charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar. Finish: Long and persistent with brown sugar, ash and very phenolic.
Nose: Kilkerran 8 Year Old Bourbon 2025 offers intense aromas of vanilla, caramel and ripe fruit, with a subtle hint of smoke. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich notes of oak, honey, pepper and dried fruit, offering a velvety, balanced texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by nuances of candied fruit, nuts and sweet spices, leaving a pleasant mouthfeel.
Nose: Old Grand Dad n.a. reveals subtle aromas of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak. Mouth: On the palate, notes of dried fruit, cinnamon and a hint of black pepper. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy flavors.
Nose: Ripe, juicy pears, waves of peat and oak smoke.
Mouth: Tart, sweet, green apple, biscuity caramel note.