There is no better figurehead for a Scotch whisky than William Gladstone, who passed the Spirits Act of 1870, allowing the blending of Scotch for the first time. He chopped trees for exercise ? and his collection of axes still sits in his study in Hawarden.
In many ways Blended Malt Scotch represents the best of the best ? Malt Whiskies selected from Scotland?s best Single Malt Distilleries ? blended together so the sum is greater than the parts.
The Black Axe represents two distinct flavour profiles and offer a delicious, simple introduction to the plethora of flavours that exist in Scotch. Black Axe is spicy, smoky and rich ? but not overpowering like some of the ?serious? Islay Whiskies ? and American Oak has a soft, honey, vanilla and spicy profile that makes it a deliciously drinkable dram.