{"product_id":"the-gladstone-axe-black-axe-whisky","title":"The Gladstone Axe Black Scotch Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gladstone Axe Black is a distinctive blended malt Scotch whisky crafted from 100% malted barley sourced from 14 different Highland and Islay malt distilleries — set apart from The Gladstone Axe Original by a higher percentage of Islay whisky, renowned for its smoky and spicy nature, resulting in a flavour profile that defines sophistication with a delightful balance accessible to both novice and seasoned Scotch enthusiasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gladstone Axe brand draws on William Gladstone’s legacy — the 19th-century British Prime Minister who passed the Spirits Act in 1860 allowing Scotch whisky to be sold in single bottles for the first time. The Black expression’s higher Islay component adds peat smoke and spice to the Highland malt fruit and complexity foundation of the 14-distillery combination. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley (no grain whisky)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistilleries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Highland and Islay malt distilleries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher Islay percentage than The Gladstone Axe Original\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between The Gladstone Axe Black and The Gladstone Axe Original?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are 100% malted barley blended malts from the same 14 Highland and Islay distilleries. The Black has a higher proportion of Islay whisky for a smokier, spicier character. The Original has a lighter and more accessible Highland-dominant profile. Order online with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between The Gladstone Axe Black and The Gladstone Axe Original?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both are 100% malted barley blended malts from 14 Highland and Islay distilleries. The Black has a higher Islay proportion for a smokier, spicier character. The Original has a lighter Highland-dominant profile.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"The Gladstone Axe","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":42903685824583,"sku":"428331 eRNDC","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/750-ml-the-gladstone-axe-black-scotch-whiskey-1106424442.png?v=1782403564","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/the-gladstone-axe-black-axe-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}