Black Bull Kyloe Peated Edition Blended Scotch Whisky, 70cl

Black Bull Kyloe Peated Edition is a blended Scotch whisky for drinkers who like a little smoke in the glass. Bottled at a full 50% ABV, a strength that reflects the brand’s “100 Proof” heritage, this peated blend sets gentle coastal smoke against malty sweetness, orchard fruit and brown sugar. It brings the Kyloe name, taken from the hardy Highland cattle, to a smokier style of blended Scotch whisky.

About the brand

Black Bull was established in 1864 by George Willsher in his Dundee shop. Today the blends are made by Duncan Taylor, the independent Scotch whisky company based in Huntly, whose bottles name Black Bull Whisky Co. of Huntly as the blender and bottler. The range is built around high-strength, full-flavoured blends, and this peated expression was added as a special blend for lovers of smoky whisky.

How it’s made

Black Bull Kyloe Peated Edition is a blend of malt and grain whiskies, with a peated character that sits alongside the sweeter notes of the Kyloe style. Retailer information lists bourbon or American oak as the cask type. It is bottled at 50% ABV, and the label describes it as a peated finish.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Dry smoke and a light saline touch, with malt, green apple and brown sugar beneath.
• Palate: Earthy peat and roasted salted nuts, with some citrus, a creamy texture and a sweetness that balances the smoke.
• Finish: Warming and salty-sweet, with baked spiced apple, cinnamon and cloves, and smoky embers that linger.

How to enjoy it

At 50% ABV, Black Bull Kyloe Peated Edition is pleasant neat, and a few drops of water will soften the strength and open up the fruit. It also works over ice or in a highball with soda, and its smoke suits whisky cocktails such as a Smoky Old Fashioned.

Details

• Type: Peated blended Scotch whisky
• Region / origin: Scotland
• Producer: Duncan Taylor, Huntly
• Cask: Bourbon / American oak
• ABV: 50%
• Volume: 70cl

Please drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.