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.
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Very good taste ..
jOHNNIE wALKER bLUE IS THE bEST oF ALL LABEL.
Good
Maybe the chaps of previous generations had a taste for peat (might not have had any choice?) To-day, we want breadth and depth, and malt drying can take on many different forms. The Black Label 43% is the BEST
Added a dram of Blue Label to my order to bring it up to free postage (any excuse, eh?). I found it smooth and sweet, but with little character for the price. I suppose that's why I'm generally a malt drinker. Glad MoM gave me the opportunity to try this renowned whisky at a reasonable price, but glad I didn't buy a whole bottle. Certainly nice enough, but not for three figures.
