Black Bull has always played by its own rules, high malt content, high proof, and unapologetic character. The 18 Year Old takes that legacy and adds maturity, depth, and a richness only time can give. Opening this bottle feels like stepping into a Highland warehouse stacked with old barrels, where cool air and seasoned oak have shaped the whisky for nearly two decades.

Black Bull 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brand: Black Bull | Category: Blended Scotch Whisky | ABV: 50% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Dark honey, rich malt, toffee, dried fruit, toasted oak, and a hint of smoke, like lifting the lid off a wooden chest filled with caramel and spice.
Palate: Full-bodied, powerful, and beautifully mature. Notes of dark chocolate, raisins, vanilla cream, orange peel, roasted nuts, and warm spice roll across the palate with bold clarity. The 50% ABV gives it muscle, but the integration is silky and refined.
Finish: Long, warm, and deeply satisfying. Oak, dried fruit, chocolate, and gentle spice linger in a confident, slow fade.

Production Details:
Black Bull’s signature formula leans heavily toward malt whisky, giving the blend richness, body, and flavor intensity. Aged for a full 18 years, the components mature in American oak ex-bourbon casks that contribute vanilla sweetness, polished wood, and warm spice. Bottled at 50% and without chill filtration, it maintains robust structure and full flavor integrity.

Perfect For:
Slow sipping, fireside nights, or moments that call for a whisky with presence and authority. It’s also a perfect bottle for seasoned drinkers who appreciate blends with real depth and personality.

Expert Notes:
Critics praise Black Bull 18 for its balance of strength and sophistication. The high malt content and 50% ABV create a blend that behaves more like a mature single malt, rich, complex, and full of character.

Customer Reviews:
“Powerful but polished. One of the best blended whiskies at this age.”
“Rich, chocolatey, and full of flavor. A serious dram.”
“High proof done right. Smooth, deep, and beautifully integrated.”

Interesting Fact:
Duncan Taylor, the company behind Black Bull, holds one of Scotland’s largest inventories of mature casks, a big reason their blends are known for exceptional depth.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to appreciate its full richness. A few drops of water open up more fruit and chocolate notes. Over a large ice sphere, it becomes rounder, sweeter, and more dessert-like.

Distillery Background:
Black Bull is produced by Duncan Taylor, an independent bottler with deep roots in Scotland’s whisky-making regions. Known for acquiring exceptional casks and blending with a bold, malt-forward philosophy, the brand has earned a reputation for power, maturity, and craftsmanship. The 18 Year Old stands as one of its most refined expressions, rich, confident, and unmistakably premium.