Black Bottle

Black Bottle Original, Oak & Bourbon Cask, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
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Description

Black Bottle is a historic blended Scotch whisky, first introduced in 1879. It is known for its smoky character, balancing Islay malts with whiskies from other regions of Scotland, and grain whiskies. The recipe has evolved over time, with a relaunch in 2013 aiming to return to its original 1879 roots, balancing smoke, spice, and subtle sweetness. It is bottled at 40% ABV and is a non-age statement expression.

Change+46.1%
LatestSGD 69
HighSGD 69
LowSGD 47
SGD 72SGD 63SGD 54SGD 45Price (SGD)Observed dateMar 9Sep 7Mar 9 - SGD 47 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 69 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 68.95
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 47.18
Region
Scotland
Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
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ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Black Bottle
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask, Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Standard bottle
Series highlights
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Historical context
Introduced in 1879. Bottle changed from black to green glass during World War I. Recipe reworked in 2013.
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Honeyed malt, subtle tarry and burnt rubber peat, under-ripe melon, canned fruit cocktail, golden raisins, coastal brine, fresh-cut green grass, faint smoldering green wood, polished oak, porridge with brown sugar, cut grass, subtle smoke, apples, toffee, sherry influence, salty licorice, malt, cinnamon, salty, very maritime-y and briny, medicinal peat, iodine, creamy toffee, vanilla pudding, oak, stewed fruit.
Palate
Lightly creamy mouthfeel, crisp honeyed malt, vanilla, unsweetened cocoa, youthful herbal and spice notes, peppercorns, clove, wet hay, slightly salty peat, greenish, lightly bitter woodsmoke, candied ginger, cigar box, charred herbs, chocolate spread on brown bread, golden syrup, sugary and dark, bitter citrus notes, peppery, mellow grapefruit notes, peaty and medicinal, tar, a little smoke, a little bitterness, honey, sweet vanilla, ripe apples and pears, candied sugar, toasted oak, sea salt, sweet caramel.
Finish
Fairly long-lasting, continued honeyed green wood smoke, ashy, fermented fruit, oak spice, honey, short and peaty, hint of ash, mild honey sweetness, grains take over, quick and flat, hint of clove honey and ash, soft, elegantly spicy, nutmeg, pepper, gentle lingering smokiness, sea salt and spice-blackened bonfire, charred toffee lingers, creamy lingering smokiness.
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