Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Duncan Taylor
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £38.5
- Community rating
- 4.53 / 5 (17 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Black Bull is a classic Scottish blend first produced in the 1930s, made from equal parts malt and grain whisky and aged for 12 years. Duncan Taylor's revival of this brand maintains the original's smooth, balanced character with subtle sweetness and grain-driven approachability.
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ABV
50%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) is a 12-year-old blended from Duncan Taylor (Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, toasted, vanilla, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Black Bull is a classic Scottish blend first produced in the 1930s, made from equal parts malt and grain whisky and aged for 12 years. Duncan Taylor's revival of this brand maintains the original's smooth, balanced character with subtle sweetness and grain-driven approachability.
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