Five Levels of Johnnie Walker

Red Label
Average no. of whiskies blended - 35
Alcohol by volume - 40%
Age - 5 years, but no shown on the bottle

Tasting notes - Smoky malt on the nose, spicy warmth in taste
Serving suggestions - Mix with your favourite mixers
Description - A robust and traditional Scotch, 1 in 5 bottles of Scotch consumed worldwide is Red Label


Black Label
Average no. of whiskies blended - 40
Alcohol by volume - 40%
Age - 12 years

Tasting notes - Satisfying depth of taste packed with rich smoky malt and peat. Sherry casks add woody and fruity notes
Serving suggestions - Add a little splash of water / On the rocks / Mix with soda of ginger ale
Description - Deep and complex, expressing totally the character of all its blends


Green Label (Pure Malt)
Average no. of whiskies blended - 15
Alcohol by volume - 43%
Age - 15 years

Tasting notes - Fresh on the nose and very smooth. Tastes of fruit and spice from the Highland malts
Serving suggestions - Add a little splash of water / On the rocks
Description - Johnnie Walker createsa unique marriage of their best Highland malts


Gold Label
Average no. of whiskies blended - 15
Alcohol by volume - 40%
Age - 18 years

Tasting notes - Deep body, smooth creamy tone. Honeyed spices with almonds and with a note of toffee
Serving suggestions - Add a little splash of water / On the rocks / Frozen & served with chocolate dessert
Description - Rich and creamy, a taste that is very accessible. Refined, elegant and very pleasant


Blue Label
Average no. of whiskies blended - 16
Alcohol by volume - 43%
Age - Ancient Reserves

Tasting notes - Well balanced, long and intense finish, with hints of smoky Islay seaweed and vintage oaks
Serving suggestions - Drink neat in a sniffier
Description - Profound and intense, it stands apart. The masterpiece of the blender's art, it reproduces the characteristics of the first 19th century blends

Red Label is the less expensive one and the Blue Label is the most.

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