Black Bull 30 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Black Bull 30

Added on Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 09:42 PM

Bottler:

Age:	30 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Blend
ABV:	50.00 %	Region:	Scotland
Price:	$150	Availability:	Specialty Stores

This was married as it went into the barrel, meaning the malt whiskies and grain whiskies spent the full maturation period (in sherry casks) together. 50/50 grain and malt, unchillfiltered and no coloring.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

This is the best blended scotch whisky I've tasted to date (beating Chivas 25). It's a blend that definitely tastes like a blend, but in a great way -- the grain whiskies in here work well, increasing the overall flavor experience and adding complexity. Generally, this is mostly a big caramel number, with sherry notes fluttering about, and a lovely, oaky finish (I don't ever use the word "lovely" so that means a lot). Sweetish, with vanilla, and a mix of red and white fruits. I'm just blown away by how well the whole package works, it does what it does excellently. Yes, please!

Chris

Figgy sherry on the nose with some glue. Moderately sherried but then opens up into some bourbony corn flavors, coconut, and spicy wood notes. As Adam noted, the grain really adds some positive complexity and yields a unique experience. Nice work.

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