Black Bull Blended Scotch Whisky 18 Years - A Tale of Two Legends

Two legends. One bottle. A Scotch whisky brand with over 160 years of history, and an 18-year age statement that rivals many single malts in depth and character.

Black Bull was originally created in 1864, making it one of Scotland's oldest blended Scotch whisky brands. Under Duncan Taylor's stewardship, it has become celebrated for its signature high-malt style — a commitment to using a greater proportion of single malt whisky than most blends, resulting in a richness and complexity that sets it apart.

Black Bull 18 is matured for a minimum of 18 years in carefully selected ex-Bourbon casks, then bottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration. The result is a whisky with genuine age, genuine weight, and genuine character — a premium blended Scotch that doesn't ask you to compromise.

Tasting Notes

Color: Rich gold

Nose: Dried fruits, creamy yoghurt, Turkish delight, sweet wood.

Palate: Upfront and characterful — apple pie, cinnamon, aromatic clove.

Finish: Long and intense, with residual spices and vanilla creaminess.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way — the 50% ABV and no-chill-filtration bottling delivers full texture and flavor.

With Water: A splash opens up the dried fruit and Turkish delight on the nose.

In Cocktails: The apple pie and cinnamon profile makes a natural base for an Old Fashioned or a spiced Whisky Sour.

Bottle Details

• Producer: Duncan Taylor Black Bull
• Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Age: Minimum 18 Years
• Maturation: Ex-Bourbon casks
• Malt-to-Grain Ratio: High malt
• ABV: 50%
• Size: 750ml
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Brand Founded: 1864