Bruichladdich Black Art 19 Year Old Sapero Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Unveil the mysterious, unpeated side of Islay whisky with Bruichladdich Black Art 19 Year Old Sapero Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Crafted at the historic Bruichladdich Distillery on the shores of Loch Indaal, the Black Art series is world-renowned for its total secrecy and uncompromised liquid artistry. Created exclusively in the dark by Head Distiller Adam Hannett, the exact recipe, cask composition, and maturation journey behind this 19-year-old expression remain an absolute secret known only to its creator.

Distilled from 100% Scottish barley and matured for nearly two decades in hand-selected oak casks from the distillery’s ancient warehouses, Black Art Sapero defies traditional Islay conventions. Non-chillfiltered, free from artificial colour, and bottled at a robust natural cask strength, this ultra-rare single malt showcases how unpeated Islay malt transforms over 19 long years of coastal maturation. The result is a dark, opulent, and multi-layered masterpiece that appeals to serious whisky collectors worldwide.

The Mystery of Black Art

The Secret Maturation: Unlike standard single malts that proudly declare their cask finishes, the Black Art series relies entirely on trust in the Head Distiller's alchemy. With no peat smoke to mask the profile, Sapero lets pure wood interaction, rich fruit alchemy, and Islay maritime air take centre stage.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Intensely complex, enigmatic, and deeply fruity. Rich dried figs, dark maraschino cherries, and sweet pipe tobacco open the bouquet, followed by warm leather, polished mahogany, toasted oak, and a wave of dark cocoa.
• Palate / Flavour: Decadent, velvety, and mouth-coating. Intricate layers of black forest gateau, spiced plum jam, and caramelized orange peel merge seamlessly with sweet vanillin, roasted espresso beans, and gentle baking spices.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and mysterious. It concludes with lingering waves of dark chocolate, dried stone fruits, delicate oak tannins, and a faint whisper of coastal sea air.

Sip Bruichladdich Black Art 19 Year Old Sapero neat to dissect its mysterious flavour evolution, or keep it sealed as a crown jewel in your rare Islay Scotch collection.

Please note: The Bruichladdich range outer tins are extremely prone to dings and scratches. The tins often arrive into our warehouse suffering from minor damage in transit. This is out of our control. When we dispatch to our customers, we will re-pack to avoid further damage in transit but collectors should have reasonable expectations in this regard.