Bulloch Lade's Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky, 80 Proof, 750 ml., aged and blended in Glasgow, Scotland. Imported by and bottled in the U.S. for Park, Benziger & Co. Inc., New York, NY.

The Glencairn Glass - Set of 2.

Distilled & blended in Scotland - BL Gold Label is a light pleasant blend of Scotch Whiskies fully matured and carefully selected for smoothness and character.

• Nose: Hints of honey, white fruits and rich caramel.
• Palate: Sweet and fruity, pears and apples with more honey.
• Finish: Shortish but pleasant with refreshing fruity tones continuing.

Founded in 1830, Bulloch Lade & Co. had become a major whisky blender and distillery owner by the end of the century, when it was a serious rival to the Distillers Company Ltd. (DCL). However, the lean years that followed the downturn in the Scotch industry at the start of the 20th century proved too much and the firm went into voluntary liquidation in 1920.

It's likely that the BL Gold Label blend was created before then, though this is unclear. What is known is that the firm was bought by a consortium of whisky producers including DCL, which then acquired it outright in 1927.

Bulloch Lade & Co continued to operate as a subsidiary of the DCL, with the BL blends attributed to the blender.

In the long and illustrious history of whisky, there has never been a single definitive glass that the whisky world could call its own. Now, following in the tradition of Scottish innovation, the Glencairn Glass has arrived. The Glencairn Glass' roots lie in the traditional nosing and tasting glasses used by master blenders and connoisseurs around the world.

The unique and stylish shape has been crafted with eminent care to enhance the enjoyment of single malts and aged blends. The tapered mouth allows an ease of drinking not associated with traditional nosing glasses. While capturing that all-important bouquet. The wide bowl allows the fullest appreciation of the whisky's color, and the solid base is designed to be easy on the hand.

This pair of The Glencairn Glasses are the perfect vessel for appreciating the many nuances of Bulloch Lade's Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky.