Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve - Limited Edition Bottle Whisky 70cl

In comparison to the black label for price though , not any better , a bit more of a sharp and fruity taste more akin to green label I've made my way through four or five of these bullion bottles 😉nice drink but weirdly no age on the bottle , I heard they were running out of the original whiskies they used in the predecessor gold label reserve

This is ok. Just ok. Tastes a bit too close to JW Red to justify the price. The rather gaudy gold bottle reminds me of a B&H fag packet from the 70s - like a gold medallion on the open necked shirt of a wine bar poseur- trying a little too hard. There's a hint of smoke in the background (but not like the great Black label)' and a sweet finish. It's not particularly subtle or complex, but perfectly drinkable and lovely and smooth. JW Blue is still king of the range, and Spice Road is wonderful. This Gold variation is good, but not excellent, and I'm not suitably inspired to get it again.

Really smooth love it

My almost preferred blend so far, after the blue label...
Bottle is in glass with a thin gold like cover in aluminium/metal.

I was given a bottle and been told that the bottle isn't glass. Is this true?

All signs point to no age statement on this whisky, much like the original Gold Label Reserve. The Platinum Label took over from the Gold Label 18, meaning that the Gold Label Reserve (and this limited edition bottling) are both no age statement whiskies. --The Chaps at Master of Malt

Is it aged 18 years?

I've never tried a better blend than this. As a bartender of considerable experience, I have tried a huge number of whiskies, both single malt and blended and, I have to say, I LOVE this stuff. I know it's not the most refined and complex drink in the world but, if you want to sit down with a few mates, with some bottles of beer and a glass of whisky - this is the one for you. Flavoursome enough to hold its own against a beer chaser, smooth enough to make quaffing it a pleasure. Delicious.

Hi there! This product does not come with a box, no. --The Chaps at Master of Malt

does it come with a box?