Johnnie Walker 150th Anniversary 75cl

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old

Nose: Light smoke, oak, fruit, brine, with a soft touch of honey. Palate: Follows the nose, some smoke in the opening, oak, apricots, light brine weaving its way through the drink, a touch of honey, apples, cinnamon, ginger. Finish: I get ginger, pepper, light oak and a touch of brine. An amazing blend, better than some of the 18 year old whiskies...

Score 95/100

Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish

Nose: I could easily say “bourbon” if I was doing a blind tasting, sweet oaky notes, vanilla, Amasya red apples, honey, grainy notes, it also has the flowery, light character of Irish whiskeys Mouth: Consistent with the nose, bourbon type sweetness, quite dry, reminded me of wine finished bourbons, cinnamon apple pie Finish: Medium; honey...

Score 86/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

Another delightful nose; I can sniff as hard as I want and no burn, just flavor : ) Sweet apple and honey dominate, followed by candied fruit. On the palate, the flavors are presented in a silky fashion: apple, honey, spice, syrup, earth, a slight creaminess. The finish is somewhat dry, salty, and woody.

Score 85/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

I posted that I was going to attend the Johnnie Walker Tasting "Experience" in NYC. I am posting this as a review of the event, as we all know JW is all about blends (and do SO well!), but the event is free and was very interesting and informative. The best thing about JW, firstly blended so well, secondly can be found just about...

Score 80/100