Johnnie Walker 12 Year Old Black Label Bottled 1980s

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

After a nice night with Maggie (devoted mostly playing the Lego Pirates of the Carribean video game), I decided to revisit Johnny Walker Black. I've only had it in bars (on the rocks) and until recently had never owned a bottle. A while ago I picked up a small-ish 375mL, and so, here we are. Even though it is Johnny Walker Red that is the #1...

Score 94/100

The John Walker

This is the ultra premium expression from the Blue Label range. Only 330 bottles are available from the current batch. Nose: Starting on light smoke with a slightly mossy - vaguely metallic - note it develops with figs & raisins building with orange peel (peel which has been left for a day to dry out), a hint of walnut and some furniture...

Score 84/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

Up until this point, I have only reviewed single malt whiskies. The blended stuff, many have assured me, is not worth tasting. However, they'd be wise to listen to the eccentric and loveable Richard Paterson of 'Whyte and Mackay', who would soon dispel such nonsense. Those 'connoisseurs' who are so quick to jump to conclusions about blended...

Score 83/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Nose: Brown sugar, chocolate chip cookies, hints of smoke, caramel popcorn, white pepper, pears. I can definitely detect that coastal Talisker note that I love. Taste: Buttery and round. Maybe too round. Malty sweetness, floral honey. Almost a bit Lowland in nature. Very restrained. Finish: Sweet, floral, oak, and a hint of peat. First off, some...

Score 80/100