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.
Was: £187.90Now: £181.50
For my taste and nose, it was too much smoke and charred leather that gave way to a bitter finish. I found the Chivas Royal Salute 21 to be a much more smooth and engaging blend than the JW Blue. When I shared the Blue with good friends, they tried to appreciate it but never asked for a second pour. They asked for a second pour of the Royal Salute 21. It may be great for someone else, but I won't be buying any more Blue Label.
For the price, I was expecting something exceptionally smooth. I was not impressed. For my taste, there was too much smoke and leather in the start and I found the finish harsh/bitter (nearly chemical, IMO). I gave the bottle a number of chances over the course of a year, so my impression wasn't just a one off. I have since tried the Chivas Royal Salute 21 year old blended whiskey and found it to be much smoother and a more pleasant experience from start to finish compared to J.W. Blue.
Hands down the best blended whisky I've ever had, This really has it all Chocolate Toffee, Spice, Fruit, Smoke, Floral with a slight Cardboard note. I still think it carries a high price tag but it's a beautiful blend & I would recommend everyone try a sample!
This is a very good blended whiskey, anyone who does not agree is tripping... This is a very good scotch... That said its expensive for what it is, for 130 quid you cold get a very intersting single malt like a glenfarclas 30 or such like. In that context this is poor value if it was 40 quid a pop it would be good stuff fir that mark.. It's good just not great and not worth the dollar... But it's not rubbish.
This isa good product it's. Good blend gets better the longer opened and he the whole range of flavours running though it. Remember it also an experience drinking it is about the rare splashes of whiskey that am it up and fat it contain whiskey you could ever obtain or afford any other way. Th issue is the price is this was 40 quid a bottle it's would've the best thing ever but 130 a bottle a steep... One to saviour mine comes out when I had. Guest I wan to treat or I want to do something o treat myself bottle lasts me year as I tend to have single malt...but it's cant be said this is bad..jut expensive nod u ca get better for the money...but it's certainly an experience...
