Johnnie Walker Double Black Label | Blended Scotch Whisky | 40% Vol | 70cl | Deep | Smouldering Flavour | Matured In Charred Casks | Intense Scottish Whisky To Sip Neat Or In Mixed Drinks

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Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a free sample to review by the party behind it. The Whiskey Wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article. The Johnnie Walker whiskies range from a price of Ksh 1900 for the red label and even Ksh 145,000 for the Johnnie Walker Odyssey.

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Also, upon maturation, it uses a higher proportion of Island whisky and Scottish West Coast to elevate its intensity. The flavour of the dram is characterised by blending multiple whiskies from Scotland’s West Coast and Islands. Notorious for their use of peat in the drying process provide their whiskies with an unmistakable smokey flavour. Palate: This delightful beverage is both sweet and refreshing, boasting a bouquet of fruity flavors including sultanas and mixed peels. A lingering finish lingers on the palate for an unforgettable experience!You will experience the intense flavor, nutty, sweet taste, and rich smoky blend of the whisky if you consume it neat. The two spirits have a fair share of differences, and we will give you comprehensive details on the two starting from history, production process, flavor profiles to the price point. Key Differences

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Awesome. Long and rewarding balanced between fruity sweetness, smoke, citrus peel, vanilla and warming pepper spice. This has depth and richness, flavor and character that you do not see in their standard line of scotch. It might be younger but it is a definite improvement. The brand became somewhat popular and following Walker’s death in 1857 his sons took up the family business. With the passage of a new law in 1860 that allowed for a wider variety of blended whisky to be produced, his sons solidified the company as a producer of blended whiskys by being among the first to innovate with the larger varieties now available. They also introduced the first square bottle in 1860, which allowed more bottles to fit on store shelves, as well as the distinctive tilted label that visually differentiated the brand and remains a feature to this day. That fruit was also the very first thing I tasted, with raisins, dried figs, dried apricots, and honey being front and center. With that honey, it almost takes on a sweetened and jam-like flavor — almost like a flavor you’d see in some aged sherries or cognac — with a wisp of peat smoke tying everything together. For over a century and a half, Johnnie Walker had many iterations, from its first produced blended scotch whisky bottle- Walker’s Old Highland, to various expressions of blended whiskies we all enjoy until today. Maturation ProcessNose/Aroma: This particular beverage entices the senses with its slightly smoky and almost medicinal aroma. Delicate hints of vanilla, tar, citrus, barbecue sauce, and malt tantalize your taste buds in a truly unique way. That sweet dark fruit and smoke flavor lingers long into the aftertaste and proves to be a welcome companion as you continue to sip and enjoy your evening. On Ice When taken neat, this is a legitimately delicious scotch whisky. You definitely won’t be mistaking this for an Islay scotch anytime soon, but it has some of those characteristics coming along for the ride combined with a fruity and rich flavor profile. I could happily sip this all day long — especially combined with a good cigar.

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The Spirits Act of 1860 allowed companies to blend grain whiskies and malt whiskies. This began the wonderful era of having blended scotch whisky. Then, John Walker’s son and grandson have developed the brand into a powerhouse that we know and love today. In 1925, the company joined the Distillers Company, which was acquired by the Irish Guinness in 1986, and subsequently merged with Diageo in 1997. Nose/aroma: This full-bodied blend conveys a subtle smokiness and robust spiciness. Hints of barley, cereal, toffee, and herbs all come together harmoniously. In my (fairly extensive) experience, a blended scotch whisky will have amazing aromas but the actual flavors may be a bit mediocre… and then fall apart completely when you add some ice. That’s the way you typically identify it in a blind tasting, at least. So in this case, I want to give Johnnie Walker some serious credit for doing a great job with the flavor profile — even on ice. Notes: A remarkably malty center characterises this brew, complemented by a surprisingly balanced peaty smoke.The two scotch whiskies from Scotland have their own identity, noticeable in appearance, smell, and taste. Mouthfeel: An exceptionally creamy texture, coupled with a robust body creates an incomparable experience. Faint smoke, red berries and tropical fruit, Christmas pudding with heaps of vanilla toffee and winter spice. Their wide variety of whiskies ensures that their brand appeals to whisky enthusiast from all over the various socio-economic classes.