Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L
Pour this one when you want a Scotch that just gets on with it. Soft honey, a little vanilla, a quiet curl of smoke at the back, nothing that bites. It's the bottle you reach for on a slow Nairobi night when the nyama's on and you can't be fussed making decisions. Neat, on ice, or buried in a highball, it plays nice every single way. And the full litre means you're not rationing.
Gold in the glass, leaning amber. First sniff is gentle: baked shortbread, a bit of orchard fruit, that warm vanilla you get from old bourbon barrels. The sip is where it earns its keep, smooth and rounded, with malt sweetness, soft toffee and a faint smoky whisper that shows up late and politely leaves. Finish is clean and mellow, a touch of woodsmoke, no rough edges. This is the friendly end of Scotch, not the peat-monster end.
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Here's the fun twist: Label 5 is a proper Scotch, made in Scotland, but it's France's darling. A Frenchman, Jean Cayard, launched the blend back in 1969, and it went on to become one of France's best-loved whiskies and a global top-ten seller. Owner La Martiniquaise even bought Speyside's Glen Moray distillery, whose malt sits at the heart of this blend, then married it with grain whisky and rested the lot over three years in ex-bourbon casks. So: Scottish soul, French following, your glass tonight.
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- What is the price of Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L?
Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L is KSh 1,719 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L taste like?
Smooth and easy. Honey, vanilla and baked shortbread up front, soft malt and toffee on the palate, and a faint smoky note on a clean, mellow finish. It's a gentle, approachable Scotch, not a heavy peaty one.
- What is the ABV of Label 5 Classic Black?
40% alcohol by volume, which is standard for a blended Scotch. This is the full 1 litre bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Neat at room temperature, with a splash of water, or over ice. It's also a great mixer in a highball with soda, or with ginger ale or cola.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything grilled and a little smoky. Nyama choma, chicken wings, mature cheddar, biltong and nuts, or a bit of dark chocolate to finish.
- Where is Label 5 from?
It's a blended Scotch whisky made in Scotland, with Speyside malt from the Glen Moray distillery at its core. The brand is owned by French company La Martiniquaise.
- Is it a malt or grain whisky?
It's a blend of both, malt and grain whisky married together and aged over three years in ex-bourbon casks. That mix is what makes it so smooth and easy-going.
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Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L price in Kenya
Buy Label 5 Classic Black Whisky 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,719. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
