Today, Black Bull is still blended according to the same original formula, with a high percentage of quality malts from Speyside and the Highlands, matured in sherry and bourbon casks, mixed according to a high malt-to-grain ratio, and finally bottled at a robust alcohol strength of 50%. Black Bull 21 is non-chill filtered, allowing the character of each carefully selected 21-year-old whisky to fully express itself, resulting in a unique and exceptional blend in its category.
TASTING NOTES :
COLOUR: Bright gold.
NOSE: Citrus, red apples, tangerines with a touch of caramel.
PALATE: Very lively and fresh with zesty notes. Nutmeg and cloves with the sweetness of vanilla and barley sugars emerging. Excellent balance.
FINISH: Warm pepper, soft nutty notes, and toasted marshmallows to finish. A fantastic expression that reminds us of Christmas.
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Specific References
Specially selected by Billy Walker, Limited Release (2,000 cases), Matured in ex-Bourbon barrels withsecondary maturation in Douro Valleybarriques, Matured in Speyside, Non-chill filtered and no added colouring.Located in the heart of Portugal, the Douro Valley is one of the world’s oldest protected wine regions, established in 1756. With the country’s highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC), this historic region is a significant producer of robust, characterful red wines.Factors such as the oak species, level of toasting, and coopering of the cask each leave a unique mark on the slumbering spirit.
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