Scotland
Johnnie Walker Green Label is a blended malt made entirely with single malts from the four corners of Scotland and aged for at least 15 years. It's one of the best bargains in Scotch whisky and a favourite among bartenders.
The nose is quite rich and full. There are notes of mochaccino and espresso coffee, wood smoke and a fireplace, as well as a touch of bitter chocolate and oak.
The palate has a medium-body with notes of crisp cereals, coffee beans and chocolate, a date note with a touch of walnut.
The finish is quite long and spicy with honeyed sweetness and oak.
Highland and Islay flavors are notable in a great blended with quality smoothness and complexity at an unbeatable price point. Well done!
My fave perfect breakfast scotch ;)
The original Green Label was my wife's favourite Scotch. I loved it too for its smoothness, balance and complexity and we were very disappointed when it was discontinued a few years ago. Luckily, I'd kept about a third of a bottle of the old stuff and was able to compare it with the newer version. We actually bought six bottles at $80 each when it was re-released in Australia as the retailer told us that it was a limited release, and once it was gone it was gone. You can now find it easily for $60 or less. I still have five bottles left as the newer version is a touch harsher, quite sharp and peppery on the initial taste, and has a slightly bitter finish. It's great to see the original four malts still being used, but the blend is different to me. Adding a small amount of water helps, as does rolling it around in the mouth a little before swallowing. Will I sell the remaining four bottles or give them away as presents? Not likely, as it's still a good, if not great, whisky.
I absolutely do not like the after taste of the green label Black label is better to me out of all the Johnnie walker line I think the platinum is the best
Not quite smoky (or peaty) it has a strong citrus / orange cake smell. IMO one of the best.
