TradeA new limited-edition Blue Label. Made by Johnnie Walker for the festive season.
Inspired by the unique and unmistakable palate of India.
Happily, a few bottles have found their way to us.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL FESTIVE BLEND
Blue Label has gone somewhere new this jolliest of seasons. The Festive Blend is built on the harmony at the heart of Indian cuisine, where spice, sweetness and aromatic complexity find flavourful balance.
Master blender Dr Emma Walker draws from Johnnie Walker's reserves of more than 10 million ageing whiskies to create Blue Label. Only one cask in every 10,000 has the depth of flavour it demands.
For this edition, Walker selected whiskies to bring out more fragrant cardamom and saffron, delicate rosewater and bright citrus to match the flavours of Indian cuisine. Alongside the dram's honeyed richness, chocolate-dipped fruit, warming spice and a gentle wisp of smoke it all adds up to a bold, but still unmistakably Blue Label.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Fragrant aromas of cardamom and saffron combine with delicate floral notes of rosewater and bright citrus.
Palate:
A rich and layered flavour journey unfolds with honeyed sweetness, chocolate-dipped fruit and warming spices, balanced with the signature depth and complexity of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
Finish:
Long, smooth and elegant, with lingering spice and a gentle wisp of smoke.
Limited edition. Gone when it's gone.
Keep Walking
There's no wrong way to enjoy Johnnie Walker Blue Label, but it does reward a little patience.
The Perfect Serve
Start neat in a whisky glass and give it a moment to open up. Take your time with the aromas before sipping slowly and letting the spirit unfold.
A few drops of water can help reveal additional notes of dried fruit, honey, citrus, and spice, while some drinkers prefer Blue Label served over a single large ice cube to gently soften the whisky as it evolves in the glass.
For food pairings, rich dark chocolate works brilliantly, as do mature cheeses, roasted nuts, and dried fruits.
