Black Dog Centenary Black Reserve traces to 1883, first blended in Scotland by James MacKinlay for Sir Walter Millard, a Scotsman with the British East India Company who named the whisky after his favourite salmon-fishing fly. The Black Reserve expression itself launched in New Delhi in September 2006 as “Black Dog Centenary,” marking the brand’s 100th anniversary, before United Spirits renamed it Black Reserve as the range’s naming was streamlined; this listing still carries the original Centenary name. It’s an eight-year blend of malt and grain Scotch matured in a combination of American oak and European sherry oak barrels.
CHARACTER
Honey: moderate sweetness on the nose and finish
Vanilla: smooth on the palate
Caramel: on the nose and palate
Orange Peel: tangy on the palate, orange peel on the finish
Cinnamon: on the finish
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Matured wood and malt, with moderate honey sweetness, delicate creamy and floral nuances, with caramel, chocolate and dark raisins.
PALATE- Robust and rich, malty oak and sherry sweetness, with smooth vanilla and caramel, tangy orange and dark grape winey notes.
FINISH- Balanced and moderate, dry, sweet and pleasant, with honey, orange peel, cinnamon and a hint of mango.
