Black & White

Black & White

ScotlandUnited Kingdom

Black & White is a renowned and historic blended Scotch whisky brand, produced by Diageo. This classic blend features a carefully selected marriage of premium malt and grain whiskies, with a notably high proportion of quality grain whisky contributing to its distinctive character. Known for its approachable style, Black & White offers a light, fresh, and spicy profile with subtle smoky notes. Established in the late 19th century, it has become a global icon of quality and consistency in the blended whisky category, appealing to both traditional whisky drinkers and newcomers alike.

Timeline

1884

James Buchanan& Co was founded

1885

The Buchanan blended whisky launched

1902

Renamed to Black & White blended whisky

1915

Merged with John Dewar& Sons to form Buchanan-Dewar Ltd

1925

Joined DCL

1986

Guinness acquired DCL, establishing United Distillers

2015

The brand's global whisky sales exceeded 1.4 million cases