Johnnie Walker Blue Label Bottled 1990s

Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old

Here is a whisky which I think unapologetically bridges the gap between what earlier generations were used to and what whisky fans are drinking today. Comprising of four signature malts from four brilliant distilleries - Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore & Linkwood - it takes on their flavors quite beautifully. Nose : First the Talisker and...

Score 91/100

Johnnie Walker Red Label, bottled 1988

Johnnie Walker Red Label is – as everyone knows – a little entry level blend of little interest. I often joke that it’s just good enough to clean the windows with, but certainly not for making cocktail sauce… out of fear that the prawns might sue me. But older versions of this blend can be a pleasant surprise. Especially Red Label from the 1960s...

Score 78/100

Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish

Another whisky sampled in store, this session was Johnnie Walker focused, I know it's a brand that gets much love/hate. I personally like Black Label, It's one of the whiskys responsible for getting me to give Scotch another chance. This one is supposedly Cardhu focused (I believe Gold Label is also Cardhu-centric) with grain components from Port...

Score 74/100

Johnnie Walker White Walker

I must confess, I've only seen one episode of Game of Thrones in my life (the first one). I liked it a lot, but I just haven't had time to bother catching up. But knowing the huge cultural impact the show has had, I was intrigued to hear that Diageo was doing a large cross-promotion as the show nears its final season. Not only have they created...

Score 60/100