Touted as a taste "from the four corners of Scotland," the malts come from the country's Island, Highland, Lowland, and Speyside regions, and each is at least 15 years old. Extremely smooth and often described as honeyed, it also has notes of dried fruits. Mix this scotch if you like, but don't overdo it, so the whisky can shine. Other than that, it's best when simply poured into a chilled glass, maybe with an ice ball for a hint of water.
The biggest Johnnie Walker portfolio revamp was completed in with the highly-anticipated release of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve. Previously sold only in duty-free markets, it became readily available and is a permanent fixture in the brand's line. This luxurious expression is a blend of 15 whiskies, including malts from the Highlands and Speyside, handpicked by the master blender.
It is a very easy drinker that is simultaneously sweet and smooth. This scotch finishes long and strong with light smoke and sweet, woody fruits. Like Green Label, use it selectively in cocktails—the scotch sour is an intriguing pick—or simply pour it and admire its elegance.
Prior to , this bottle was known as Platinum Label. It has since been renamed and is the only whisky in the portfolio that doesn't currently go by color. Instead, it's labeled "Aged 18 Years," and it has also been called "18 Year Old.
This is where the current Johnnie Walker portfolio begins to step into the realm of luxury scotch, and it was a welcome new addition in If you have enjoyed the Gold or Green Labels, be prepared to be blown away by this proof whisky. It is a full-flavored blend of single malts and grain whiskies, each at least 18 years old, from hand-selected casks. This is simply a beautiful sipping scotch: Imagine a whisky with a little Speyside sweetness , a touch of Islay smoke and peat , and a hint of fruit.
You don't need to add anything to this scotch other than a splash of water or an ice ball for a really slow melt. It is spectacular on its own and deserves to be appreciated as the finely crafted liquid that it is.
For its age, it is also reasonably priced and worth every dollar. If you never get a taste of Blue Label, you'll be just fine stopping right here. Do not accidentally order Johnnie Walker Blue Label at the bar; it will cost you. It is the pinnacle of the Johnnie Walker portfolio and one that many of us only get to taste on rare, usually very special, occasions.
It is a luxury, and there are few other drinks that can follow up a four- or five-star meal like a glass of Blue Label. Blue Label 40 to 43 percent ABV, 80 to 86 proof is filled with rare whiskies, many from distilleries that are now defunct. Johnnie Walker claims that "only one in 10 thousand casks are of the quality required to make this blend.
Follow the advice: Johnnie Walker suggests that the best way to enjoy Blue Label is to "cool the palate with a glass of ice-cold spring water" then sip the whisky from a snifter. It is beautiful, it is an experience, and it is one of the best spirits you will find. While those whiskies make up Johnnie Walker's core range, the brand offers a variety of limited-edition whiskies.
These tend to be special blends with a unique taste only found in that bottle. Many are also part of special promotions and reasonably priced, which make them fun whiskies to explore. It contains only a few bottles of "prestigious" Scotch whisky that were designed to commemorate special milestones in the brand's history. Some sell for a few hundred dollars while others can top a few thousand dollars a bottle. While a number of the offerings from Johnnie Walker are best reserved for sipping straight or on the rocks , all of them are enjoyable this way.
There is also no need to be afraid of mixing some of these whiskies into cocktails. For affordability reasons, it's best to stick to the Red, Black, and Double Black labels for mixed drinks. When you feel like splurging, you may want to consider the midrange labels as they will make some of the best scotch cocktails you will have the pleasure of drinking.
Reserve Blue Label for a straight pour and savor every second of the experience. The whiskey is a blend of over 40 premium grains and malts. The year aging gives Johnnie Walker Black Label gives the drink a complex flavor. The whiskey is known for deep caramel and coffee notes on the tongue. It has scents of tropical fruits like guava and pineapple with hints of spice. The whiskey is blended and aged in heavily charred oak barrels. This imparts a deeply smoky and peaty note.
The master blender, aptly named Jim Beveridge, based this blend on Island whiskies from the Caribbean, but with a classic, Scottish twist. Double Black Label has characteristic notes of apples and raisins mixed with a rich, smokey flavor. Getting your hand on a bottle of Green Label can take a lot of searching. Green Label is a blend of Highland, Lowland, and Speyside whiskies, aged in oak barrels for 15 years. The long aging time results in a smooth, complex beverage. There are aromas of fresh grass and pepper, mingled with vanilla bean.
The aging process imparts notes of oak and cedar on the tongue on the medium-bodied scotch. The blend has an interesting seashell finish, full of flavor and character. Gold Label is billed as a luxurious beverage for those with exclusive tastes. The blend was released to celebrate over years of whiskey brewing. It was blended to be a smooth drink with loads of subtle notes and flavors. This is the one that gets us whiskey fans excited. The proof is in the judging. And it weaves a pretty compelling yarn; Blue Label has collected plenty of hardware throughout the years.
The latest accolade arrives by way of the Scotch Whisky Masters competition, the results of which were announced earlier this month. There, a panel of three professional sippers blindly landed on Blue as the premiere example of non-age-statement blended scotch from all that was tasted. It was a special edition from a brand called Label 5 , which is not currently available in American markets. As for Johnnie Walker fans out there, this autumn promises to be a particularly auspicious time for their liquid of choice.
The brand is celebrating its th anniversary with a special edition Blue Label built off of malt from distilleries that existed all the way back in The year-old scotch carries whiskies from a handful of now-shuttered distilleries. Both of these limited releases speak more to the era of scotch stockpiling we now found ourselves in. And in that regard, Blue Label truly is a relic.
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