You want a Scotch that just gets on with it. Pour Black & White over ice and you get honey, a little vanilla, a soft lemon lift, nothing sharp or showy. It's light and friendly, the kind of whisky that makes a long night feel easy. Smooth enough to sip on its own, but really it's begging to be a highball. Late nyama choma run? This is the bottle you grab on the way.
Lean in and you'll catch honey, caramel and a bit of vanilla, with a fresh squeeze of lemon and a biscuity, fresh-bread thing going on underneath. There's the faintest whisper of smoke, just a hint, never a campfire. On the tongue it's light and soft, gently sweet with a little white-pepper tickle and some dried fruit. The finish is short and clean, ending on honey, so you reach for the next sip without thinking about it. Easy company, not a brooding heavyweight.
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Where it's from
Black & White is a blended Scotch with roots going back to James Buchanan, who built his whisky business in the 1880s. The story goes he dreamed up the look on his way home from a dog show, which is why a black Scottie and a white Westie ended up on the label and became the brand's whole identity. The blend leans on a generous share of grain whisky for that light, smooth feel, traditionally built around Highland malts like Dalwhinnie, Clynelish and Glendullan. It got so popular it was the toast of England over a century ago. Today it's a Diageo brand, still proudly made in Scotland.
Good to know
- What is the price of Black & White 750ml?
Black & White 750ml is KSh 1,349 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Black & White 750ml taste like?
Light and smooth with honey, caramel and vanilla, a fresh lemon lift, a biscuity note and just a whisper of smoke. It's gently sweet with a short, clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Black & White?
It's 40% ABV, a standard strength for blended Scotch. Easygoing and balanced.
- How should I serve Black & White?
Over a big cube of ice, or long in a highball with soda and lemon. It also plays nicely with Coke or ginger ale. Neat is fine too if that's your thing.
- What food pairs with Black & White?
Grilled and smoky meats are the sweet spot, think nyama choma, ribs or roast beef. It also loves salty snacks and even a square of dark chocolate.
- Where is Black & White whisky from?
It's a blended Scotch whisky made in Scotland, originally created by James Buchanan and now part of Diageo. The two terriers on the label are its signature.
- Is Black & White a good whisky for cocktails?
Yes. Its light, grain-forward style mixes cleanly, so it's a solid base for highballs, whisky sodas and whisky and Coke without overpowering the mix.
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Black & White 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Black & White 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 4 sizes — Black & White 375ml at KSh 719, 250 ml at KSh 450, 750 ml at KSh 1,349, 1000 ml at KSh 1,799 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- Black & White 375mlKSh 719
- 250 mlKSh 450
- 750 mlKSh 1,349
- 1000 mlKSh 1,799