Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Country: Kilmarnock, Scotland
Region: Lowland
Style: Blended Scotch
Raw material: Barley
Alcohol: 40%
John “Johnnie” Walker started selling whiskey from his grocery shop in Ayrshire in 1820. However, at a very local level because blended whiskey would only become legalized in 1860.
Many elements shape the final flavour and character of a whisky. Its all starts with the cereal being barley or grain which is malted, and when is ready peat is added sometimes to at the drying stage. The dried cereal is then ground in a mill for fermentation.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is the most popular of all range, a combination of Scotland’s rarest and most exceptional whiskies with the youngest being 12 years old.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden
Aroma: A bold scent of fruits with a touch of sweet vanilla
Taste: Creamy toffee, sweet fruit and spice roll over the tongue
Variants:
Johnnie Walker Red Label
Johnnie Walker Double Black
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years Old
Johnnie Walker Blue