Blended
Scotland
The Johnnie Walker Blue Label story begins in 1987 when the Distillers Company launched Johnnie Walker Oldest. It quickly became known as Blue Label, for obvious reasons, and was a blend of rare malt and grain whiskies bottled without an age statement with stylishly retro packaging that echoed the 19th century Johnnie Walker bottle.
Though expensive, or perhaps because it was expensive, it proved an instant hit. By 1997, it was selling 50,000 cases globally. As a known currency throughout the world, it’s perhaps the ultimate gift whisky. You know you’ve done a good job or your in-laws approve when you receive a bottle.
Blue Label is drawn from unparalleled Diageo reserves of maturing malt and grain whiskies from across four regions (Highland, Lowland, Speyside, and Islay), including ghost distilleries, that Johnnie Walker has privileged access to. Whatever the exact blend, a consistent flavour profile that’s a beautiful balance of rich, slightly smoky, and fruity elements.
Fragrant with good body. Notes of oak, crisp spice, dried fruit, pastries. Berry fruits, aniseed, hints of cedar, a touch of spice and citrus.
Supple and balanced. Good toffee and hints of very wistful smoke. Chocolate, hints of grass and a good hit of malt.
Floral, oaky, good length, urged on by a plume of very well-kept, highland style smoke. Dried fruit, spice, honey.
One of the ultimate premium blends, Blue Label is a legend in its own right and will continue to be.
WOW JWB is smooth as silk, and does what it intends to do... gets me hammered. Who gives a toss about single, blended ect and the like. Yes is is expensive, but that is the whole point. BMW's are the best car on the road, but shit it looks good having one....
Smooth, Clean and Delicious. The best blend there is available. To the single malt snobs, lighten up.
Would love to put this up to somebody without labels and compare it to something else. I think the Blue Label makes people think that it is fantastic, when actually, it's not. Big time branding has an influence on people.
I have never written a review before but felt compelled to do so on reading a previous review from someone who described Johnnie walker's Blue Label as "dip spit"!!! I take it this is an American term? I live in the town of Kilmarnock,Ayrshire,Scotland where J.W. Was born and died and I think that the world wide trade in his numerous whiskies speaks for itself.I am not a whisky drinker but my husband is and we travel worldwide and have the good fortune to be in the USA at least four times a year.The moto of this story being....what a pity more Americans don't travel!!
Way, way sweet for my money. Tastes cheap. And to think I could have had three or four bottles of laphroig for the money. Bugger.
Was: £187.90Now: £181.50
