Two Gold Awards at the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition

The Black Bull brand has taken charge of its field in the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) winning two gold awards for its 12 and 40yo Deluxe Blended Scotch Whiskies. Black Bull’s uncompromising yet sublimely balanced character floored the judges of this prestigious competition and comes hot on the heels of recent accolades from the 2011 World Whisky awards and Whisky Magazine.

Black Bull 12 YO Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky – GOLD Award
Tasting Category: Scotch Whisky – Deluxe Blend – 12-13 YO

Judges Tasting Notes: The nose is a large basket packed with fruit with inviting notes of apple and tropical notes along with liquorice and vanilla. Complex and full in the mouth with all the nose aromas transferred into very attractive flavours. Spice and fruit combine well with the evident oak. Lots of attractive vanilla and citrus in outstanding finish.

Black Bull 40 YO Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky – GOLD Award

Tasting Category: Scotch Whisky – Deluxe Blend – 40 YO

Judges Tasting Notes: Tremendous flourish of floral aromas opens up big nose. Ripe, pulpy fruits follow with cumin and apple. Great complexity. All carries into the mouth where rich malt dominates with loads of golden syrup, barley sugar and hints of citrus and marmalade. Great presence and balance. Long, fruit filled finish.

Awards for 2011 so far:

WWA Best Blended Scotch Whisky 12 years and under
Black Bull 12yo
Editor’s Choice in Whisky Magazine Issue 95
Black Bull 40yo Batch 2
Editor’s Choice in Whisky Magazine Issue 96
Black Bull Special Reserve No.1

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