Gordon Graham's Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky returned to its original 1879 roots, espcially with the black glass that gave the blend its name. With less of a focus on Islay, there is less peatiness than hitherto, with the smoky flavours being balanced with increased fruitiness and elegance. There’s something very humid in the nose, funky and feinty, with lots of wet cereal, old and damp cardboard but remains sweet and smoky through the fade-out. This is a classic Blended Scotch Whisky that's fantastic when enjoyed neat or on the rocks.