Blended
Scotland
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky was created 1909 and is a classic blended whisky, a great mixer and back bar favourite.
A surprisingly rich, aromatic nose with heather honey, mixed peels, soft smoke and rum spice.
Cedar wood, oak and butterscotch, aniseed, Christmas cake and malt.
Long, spiced nose with smoke on the tail.
OK for getting a bonfire going ...
A combination of too young and too much grain. Use this to make mixed drinks.
My favourite brand 1965-1985, when I could identify any NAS mid-range Blended Scotch on the nose. Red Label had an all-permeating flavour that I could pick out from across the room. As disaffection set in, I shifted to Black Label. I can't say why, but today, I find Red Label repugnant. I prefer the Blenders Pride Reserve Collection 43% ABV to the Red Label.
Few people below exaggerating regarding it tasting like tyres etc. Iconic blend, not the best ever but good to sip or with a little water. Fantastic mixer with ginger ale. Give it a try. For its price u can't go wrong. Rounded blend to suite most palates
After drinking expensive single malts and getting disappointed, I must say red label is a really well balanced and a tasteful whiskey. I've tried Glenfiddich 12 year, Glenlivet etc only to be disappointed with the taste. I dont get all the hate. I think some People just look at the price point and hate just because its cheaper. For me its the taste mote than anything!!
