In 1820, grocer John Walker of Kilmarnock began blending whisky to achieve consistency — a novel idea that would reshape the industry. His experiment became one of the world's best-selling Scotch whiskies. Johnnie Walker Black Label draws from over thirty malt and grain whiskies across Scotland, each aged a minimum of twelve years.
The blend's character emerges from Scotland's diverse regions: smoky, peaty malts from Islay, fruity sweetness from Speyside, and full-bodied grains from the Lowlands. This layering reveals itself on the nose — vanilla and caramel notes with subtle smoke.
On the palate, the whisky arrives soft and rounded, unfolding caramel sweetness, vanilla, apple, and barley sugar. Wood smoke and dry spice emerge mid-palate, balanced by creamy toffee and a herbal edge. The finish is fruity and lingering, with a gentle warmth and spiced aftertaste.
- ABV
- 40%
- Type
- Blended
- Bottle size
- 1.75L
- Distillery
- Johnnie Walker
- Price indication
- Casks
- Bourbon Cask
- Country
- Scotland
Flavour Profile
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