Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a velvety smooth and vibrant Scotch crafted using rare hand-selected whiskies from
across the four corners of Scotland. Only 1 in 10,000 casks from our unparalleled reserves of aging Scotch -
including some from long-closed ‘ghost’ distilleries - is considered to have the remarkable depth of character
needed to craft this exceptionally smooth whisky. Rolling waves of rich spice give way to a deep surge of vanilla
sweetness and honey. Caramel and hazelnuts course through dark chocolate before a luxuriously long, smoky
finish. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is great enjoyed with a sip of iced water to prepare your palate, followed by a
sip of whisky. A gift of remarkable rarity, an extraordinary whisky to discover the depth of flavour of the rarest
whiskies
Alcohol: 40%
Palate:
Supple and balanced. Good toffee and hints of very wistful smoke. Chocolate, hints of grass and a good hit of malt
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Nose:
Fragrant with good body. Notes of oak, crisp spice, dried fruit, pastries. Berry fruits, aniseed, hints of cedar, a touch of spice and citrus
Food Pairing:
Stone fruit (peaches, plums etc.)
Expert review:
Richard Thomas
The coloring of the modern version of Blue Label is a rich, malty gold. The nose is certainly very impressive, and more than a little subtle. Traces of oak and cedar mix with a current of floral citrus, dotted with notes of spice and aniseed, toffee, and ash. The myriad aspects gel together well, and the scent has a buttery texture that gives it a good body.<br><br>After that nose, I thought the flavor was a bit of a letdown, but only just a bit. The malt and toffee center are enhanced by wispy clouds of smoke, and a spicy note of ginger and aniseed. The body is solid, yet with a silky texture that gives the drinker good cause to turn the fluid over on the tongue.<br><br>The finish emphasizes the subtle, complex side of Blue Label more than its body. It goes down lightly, leaving a moderate afterglow of spice and honeyed sweetness.
Background:
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in the Scottish burgh of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country, with annual sales of the equivalent of over 223.7 million 700 ml bottles in 2016 (156.6 million litres).