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Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The pinnacle of the Johnnie Walker range. Blended from just one in 10,000 casks, it layers honey, vanilla and rose petal sweetness with gentle smoke.
Details
| Brand | Johnnie Walker |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Style | Blended |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Honey, vanilla and rose petals, with soft smoke behind.
- Palate
- Rich and smooth; honey and dried-fruit sweetness wrapped in gentle smoke.
- Finish
- Long and mellow, sweetness and smoke fading slowly.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- With water
- On the rocks
Start neat to appreciate its smoothness and layered aromas; a splash of water opens it further. A popular choice as a gift or for special occasions.
Food pairing
Dark chocolate, dried fruit and nuts. Many enjoy it after dinner with a cigar.
Background & production
The top blended Scotch in the Johnnie Walker range from John Walker & Sons, now owned by Diageo.
According to the brand, only one in 10,000 casks is hand-selected for the blend, including some from long-closed "ghost" distilleries.
It is bottled without an age statement at 40% ABV.
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