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Johnnie Walker Blue Label
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Origin
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The pinnacle of blending. A velvet-smooth masterpiece that defines luxury scotch. It doesn't just sit on your shelf; it commands the room.

The Library Note

The legacy of John Walker, who began blending whiskies in his Kilmarnock grocery store in 1820, lives on in this velvet-smooth expression. It is designed to recreate the character of the early 19th-century blends, offering a multi-layered experience that is both powerful and incredibly balanced.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Hazelnuts, honey, sherry, and oranges tumble onto the palate.

THE PALATE

Ginger, kumquats, sandalwood, and dark chocolate appear before a rich honey sweetness.

THE FINISH

An impossibly long, smooth finish with notes of smoke and pepper.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Blue' Ritual: Serve neat in a heavy crystal tumbler. Accompany with a glass of ice-cold spring water. Cleanse the palate with the water before taking a small sip of Blue Label to allow the layers of smoke, honey, and spice to bloom on the tongue.

Composition

Rare Highland Malts
Islay Peated Whiskies
Speyside Grain Whiskies

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Cask-selected blending of rare, aged whiskies, some from 'ghost' distilleries that no longer exist.

Collector’s Private Ledger

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Archival Status

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