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Black Bull 12 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews

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Whisky Magazine Issue 145

A visit to Highland Park, Willie Cochrane and Claive Vidiz interviewed. Plus we kick off Battle of the Blends series three.

 

Black Bull 12 Years Old

Brand
Black Bull
Expression
12 Years Old
Type
Scotch Whisky ~ Blended
Age
12 years old
Abv
40.20%
Produced at
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited

Dave Broom

Nose
Scented. Very waxy: scented candle, incense and then pure (jellied) fruits and peach/apricot and some hot apple crumble. Complex and charming.
Palate
Obviously old, there's cinnamon and a dusty rose, some strawberry and light, balancing tannins. There's a clean peppermint character which adds freshness.
Finish
Dries a little.
Comment
Long and serious.

Rob Allanson

Nose
Stewed fruit compote dusted with cinnamon. Clotted cream and honey. There is also a hint of patchouli.
Palate
Hits you in waves of spice, malt and then sherry soaked fruit pudding. There is a touch of mint dark chocolate, almost spearmint.
Finish
Long with that chocolate note.
Comment
Great blending, and should set the benchmark for premium older blends.
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