Black Bull Kyloe Peated Finish Blended Scotch Whisky 50%

Same herd, but this one stood closer to the fire. Kyloe Peated Finish takes the malt-led blend and rests it in casks that once held peated whisky — the result smells of outdoors.

Expert description

Black Bull Kyloe Peated Finish is a Blended Scotch Whisky bottled at 50% without chill filtration.

The release builds on the same malt-dominated base blend as standard Kyloe, then adds a finishing period in casks that carry peat smoke. It is not a blend of peated spirit from the ground up, but a blend where smoke is applied at the end. The method gives a drier, ashier smoke than the oily peat associated with the southern Islay malts.

Duncan Taylor has kept the 50% and the decision to skip chill filtration, and it shows in the texture. The smoke has body to rest on rather than standing alone.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pale gold with a dry, smoked aroma. Dark malt, green apples and brown sugar sit beneath the smoke.

Palate

Heavily smoked, yet creamy and layered. Salted nuts, citrus and a balanced sweetness that keeps the peat in check.

Finish

Long and warm, both salty and sweet, with apple, cinnamon and clove and a clear smoky trace at the end.

Specifications

Name: Black Bull Kyloe Peated Finish Blended Scotch Whisky 50%
Distillery: Black Bull
Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Kyloe Peated Finish
EAN no.: 5056510006587

Flavour profile

Smoky · Salty · Creamy · Spiced · Fruity

Did you know?

A peated finish means the whisky has rested in casks that previously held peated whisky. The cask gives back its remaining peat character, which is why the smoke here reads drier than in whisky distilled from peated malt.

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Frequently asked questions about Black Bull Kyloe Peated Finish Blended Scotch Whisky 50%

What is the difference between a peated finish and properly peated whisky?

A peated finish takes its smoke from the cask, while classic peated whisky takes it from malted barley dried over a peat fire. The cask route gives drier, ashier smoke; peated malt gives deeper, oilier smoke. See heavier smoked expressions in our Peaty Whisky selection.

How strong is the smoke compared with an Islay single malt?

It sits below the heaviest Islay malts. The smoke is clear and dry, but it lies on top of a sweet, malty blend that softens it. To go further, Islay Whisky is the next step.

Can someone who normally dislikes smoke drink it?

Possibly. The malt sweetness and fruit take up a lot of room, and the smoke only really arrives on the finish. But it is clearly smoked, so do not expect to slip past it.

How does it differ from standard Kyloe?

The base blend is the same, but the finish in peated casks adds ash, salt and dryness. Standard Kyloe is sweeter and more fruit-driven.

What does it pair with?

Grilled meat, smoked fish and strong, mature cheeses. The smoke in the whisky meets the smoke in the food, and the 50% cuts through fat without trouble.

Will it turn cloudy if I add water?

It can, and that is entirely normal for whisky without chill filtration. The haze comes from fatty compounds dropping out at low temperature and does not harm the flavour.