THE INDEPENDENT BOTTLER: Blackadder is a highly respected independent bottler of Scotch Whisky and Rum. They source single casks from distilleries across all regions of Scotland and the Caribbean. This independence allows them to offer a diverse and exciting range of expressions, including unique lines like the heavily peated Peat Reek and the high-proof Red Snake.

THE RAW CASK METHOD: Blackadder is famous for its Raw Cask bottling method, a trademarked concept that delivers whisky straight from the cask. This means the spirit is bottled completely unfiltered, un-chillfiltered, and without added color. The presence of tiny, harmless charred wood particles (cask sediment) in the bottle is the ultimate proof of this pure, unadulterated, "straight from the barrel" experience.

A FAMILY PASSION: Established in 1995 by Robin Tucek, Blackadder International remains a proudly family-run business, now including his children, Hannah and Michael. The company is named after the 17th-century fugitive preacher, John Blackadder, who was famous for preaching against the evils of alcohol—a cool, ironic twist for a whisky company.

USA EXCLUSIVE RELEASES: Many of Blackadder's most sought-after single cask bottlings are designated as "Dram Hunter Selection USA Exclusive" releases. These limited-edition casks are specially selected for the American market, making them rare and highly collectible. They represent the very best of Blackadder's raw, unadulterated spirit.

THE CASK IS KING: The company's motto is "The Cask is King," reflecting their belief that the cask is the most important element in a whisky's journey. Blackadder only bottles single casks at cask strength, ensuring the purest expression of the spirit's interaction with the wood. Their focus is on selecting exceptional casks from a variety of distilleries, allowing the wood's influence to truly shine.

BLACKADDER RAW SPIRIT - YOUR GUIDE:

Blackadder's labels are a code for the whisky's style: While many are non-chill filtered, Raw Cask is uniquely unfiltered, containing the cask's sediment. Statement is for exceptional casks; Legendary for rare releases. For smoke: Peat Reek is intense, Smoking Islay is pure Islay. The core range includes Red Snake (sherried), Black Snake (peated), Sherry Snake (sherry-matured), Puff Adder (fruity), and Chimera (a versatile blend).

THE INFLUENCE OF WOOD: Every cask tells its own story. The type of oak, previous fills, and the environment where it rests all shape the whisky’s flavor, color, and character. Blackadder’s team carefully selects casks that have developed exceptional depth — from rich sherry butts and bold bourbon barrels to rare rum casks and re-charred oak. This respect for wood and maturation ensures that each bottle captures the full individuality of the cask that shaped it.

THE BLACKADDER PHILOSOPHY: Every Blackadder bottling is a journey into authenticity — whisky as it was meant to be. No filtration, no dilution, no compromise. Each release celebrates individuality, preserving the natural character of the spirit and the influence of its cask. From the rugged peat of Islay to the soft fruit of Speyside, every drop tells a story shaped by wood, time, and place. To drink Blackadder is to taste whisky in its purest, most elemental form — just as it came from the cask.