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.
For the price, pretty poor. Macleods, Lagavulin or any of the other good speyside or islay malts are preferable.
JWB is utterly delicious. Whether it's worth the price is completely subjective. However, those that drink only single malts are mistaken in thinking they are superior to this exquisite blend. This whiskey, paired with a fine cuban cigar, will encourage any man to reflect upon life, and his good fortune.
This is no doubt one of the best whiskeys around , i work in a casino and we have loads of whiskeys but this is one of the most luxurious ones and very popular though ofcourse more pricey. The bottle and box seem very large! It looks special. This price is one of the cheapest for Blue Label i have seen going and my boyfriend will be very happy with this present!
A lot of folks don't like scotch because of the burn and the harshness of the cheaper younger drams. This is a great way to show new folks how smooth a scotch can be to drink. The unfortunate part is that it's just not very interesting in terms of flavor profile.
Tried blue label at a young age and searched the ends of the earth to find that nectar of the gods. Recently i was tasting various whiskeys with my friend and immediately remembered that flavour. This is the only drink i need.
