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Black Bottle

Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger Blended Scotch Whisky

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The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold

2023

The Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger is a bold, heavily peated blended Scotch whisky from Black Bottle's experimental Alchemy Series. Crafted with a unique blend of older Islay malts and newer peated whiskies, this expression is aged in casks previously used for peated whisky, enhancing its smoky depth.


It opens with intense aromas of coastal peat, burned rubber, and caramelized sugar, leading to flavors of roasted barley, sticky toffee, and hints of pear on the palate.

About Black Bottle

Black Bottle is a historic blended Scotch whisky brand founded by the Graham brothers in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1879. Initially crafted with a strong influence from Islay malts, Black Bottle developed a reputation for its smoky, bold flavor, which distinguished it from other Scotch blends.


Over the years, the brand evolved, particularly after being acquired by Burn Stewart Distillers in the 1990s, who adjusted its blend to incorporate more Speyside malts for a smoother profile. Today, Black Bottle is known for balancing smoke, spice, and subtle sweetness, making it a distinctive choice in the world of Scotch whiskies​.