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.
This blend is mediocre at best. No arguing that it is very smooth, but totally lacking in complexity and flavour. If you were to sell this at $40 no one would get too excited but stick a hefty price on it and all of a sudden all the douches are praising it's glory, saying look at me, I'm drinking JWB! Having tried well over a hundred different whiskeys over the years and not being prejudiced by price I can definitely say there are a many better scotches, Irish whiskeys, Canadian ryes and Bourbons than this out there! Keep trying and try not to be fooled into thinking a high price always means great stuff!
Teally thought I was buying something spevial and have never been SO DISAPPOINTED in my life!! Don't know if I got a bad batch but it tastes and smells like rubber!! What a crock!! Do not buy!!
It's great for a blend but that's it. Very smooth but ultimately boring. No burn, which some people will like but, for me, it's pretty insipid stuff. Classic Diageo mass-consumable dross.
Ridiculous how smooth this is. You'll drink more than you think you will! Have with alittle water... its pricey... but its brilliant.
Extraordinay blend! Great...Great t Flavor, body and taste. J.Rodriguez REM,CEA Consultant
