Whisky as three years old. The basic types of Scotch are malt and grain, which are combined to create blends. Scotch malt whiskies are divided into five main regions: Highland, Lowland, Islay, Speyside and Campbeltown. Whisky started being produced in Sweden in 1955 by the now defunct "Skeppets whisky" brand. Their last bottle was sold in 1971. In 1999 Mackmyra Whisky was founded and is today the largest producer and has won several awards including European Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray's 2011 Whisky Bible and the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2012 Award for Best European Spirits Producer
Black Bull (Scotch whisky) many as 80,000 cases into the US alone. Black Bull was rebranded in 2009 by the Duncan Taylor, which included a new bottle and label look and design and expanded range. Core Limited Release Prestige “Gold” and “Best in Class” International Spirits Challenge 2013 “Best Blended Scotch Whisky 21 Years & Over” World Whisky Awards 2012 “Best Blended Scotch Whisky” World Whisky Awards 2012 “Best Blended Scotch Whisky 12 Years and Under” World Whisky Awards 2011 “Gold” International Wines & Spirits Challenge 2011 “Gold” International Spirits Competition 2011 “Winner – Blend Category” Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2011 “Overall Winner” Best