Black Bottle Island Smoke Alchemy Series 70cl, 46.3%

Description

Black Bottle Island Smoke Alchemy Series 70cl, 46.3% is a limited-edition blended Scotch whisky from Black Bottle’s Alchemy Series, created as a smoke-led expression with a distinctly coastal and spicy profile. Retailer and database sources identify it as Alchemy Series #2 / Experiment #2, bottled at 46.3% ABV in a 70cl format, and first appearing as part of the early 2021 Alchemy launches.

This bottling is built around the idea of island smoke rather than just raw peat intensity. Retailer descriptions present it as a balance of peated island malts and unpeated grains, giving the whisky a profile where maritime character, spice, vanilla sweetness, and coastal salt work alongside the smoke rather than being buried by it. The point about the style feeling balanced rather than overpowering is an inference based on the published tasting notes and release description.

It also sits in an interesting place within the wider Black Bottle range. The current Black Bottle site no longer shows Island Smoke as part of the active Alchemy line-up, which suggests it is now an older release rather than a current core product, while Black Bottle’s site still references the expression in archived pages and blog material.

Why Choose Black Bottle Island Smoke Alchemy Series

This is a strong choice for customers who enjoy smoky whisky with a clear maritime edge and more character than a standard entry-level blend. It combines peat, sea salt, spice, cereal sweetness, and a slightly medicinal island feel in a style that is adventurous but still approachable.

Limited-edition blended Scotch whisky
Part of the Black Bottle Alchemy Series
Alchemy Series #2 / Experiment #2
70cl bottle
46.3% ABV
Blended from peated island malts and unpeated grains
Commonly listed as non-chill filtered and natural colour
Early Alchemy Series release from 2021
No publicly stated bottle count found in the reviewed sources

Ideal For

Fans of smoky blended Scotch whisky
Customers looking for coastal peat and maritime character
Drinkers who enjoy seaweed, spice, vanilla, and salt alongside smoke
Black Bottle followers interested in older Alchemy Series releases
Buyers seeking a more characterful smoky blend without moving into expensive single malts

Product Details

Product: Black Bottle Island Smoke Alchemy Series
Brand: Black Bottle
Company: Gordon Graham & Co.
Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Series: The Alchemy Series
Edition: #2
Label Name: Experiment #2
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46.3%
Bottled: 17 July 2021
Bottle Code: 2268563 L3 21198 xx:xx
Barcode: 5029704220458
Colouring: No
Chill Filtration: No
Outturn: Not publicly stated in the reviewed sources