Black Bottle10-year-old

Black Bottle 10-year-old Islay Jazz Festival 2002 is a blended Scotch whisky with a stated age of 10 years. For a novice drinker, that means it combines whiskies from more than one distillery, aiming for a balanced and approachable style rather than the singular character of a single malt.

The Black Bottle name is widely associated with a smoky, coastal influence linked to Islay, though in a blended format that is often gentler than many island single malts. Expect a whisky that may show some peat smoke alongside soft sweetness and an easy-drinking profile at 40% ABV.