Black Bottle
Part of:
CVH Spirits
Heart malt:
Bunnahabhain
About the brand
Black Bottle is a blended Scotch whisky brand with a history dating back to 1879. It was originally created by Gordon Graham & Co. in Aberdeen and was notable for its distinctive black glass bottle. The blend is traditionally known for its significant proportion of Islay single malts, contributing to its smoky character.
Timeline
- 1879 Gordon Graham & Co. introduces Black Bottle whisky in Aberdeen, Scotland, known for its distinctive black glass bottle.
- 1914 In 1914, the original black glass bottle is temporarily replaced with a green bottle due to supply chain disruptions during World War I.
- 1959 The Black Bottle brand is acquired by Highland Distillers.
- 2003 The brand is sold to Burn Stewart Distillers.
- 2013 Burn Stewart Distillers, including the Black Bottle brand, is acquired by the Distell Group.
- 2014 Black Bottle undergoes a significant relaunch, returning to its iconic black bottle and emphasizing its Islay malt character.
