Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old

I am not saying this blended whisky is the greatest, but it is certainly among the best I have had the pleasure of tasting. This whisky has the diversity of ingredients to permit a complex nose and palate with many layers and lots of depth. It may not be a knockout, but it certainly gets an 8 count.

Nose: Lovely vanilla bean immediately hits my nose, followed by walnuts and almond. This whisky is lovely on the nose, as it does not allow the alcohol content to overpower the fragrance of the whisky. Honeycomb and marmalade join the party. The layers in this whisky are a noticeable characteristic. Hints of wood now develop. Despite the Talisker and Caol Ila in this blend, no strong smoke or peat. Dried apricots add further variety.

Colour: Lovely golden with an orange hue.

Taste: A powerful explosion of dried fruit hits the tongue as wood and smoke add undeniable character and depth. Sea salt and breezy sea air rest on the tongue vying for attention and competing with burnt toffee.

Finish: A warmth strikes the palate and remains on the tongue, travelling slowly down the throat then returning to the tip of the tongue for what was deceptively a last good-bye only to return for a final show that gradually decreases.

Overall: This is a complex whisky with many layers and a smooth and fresh delivery. It is not overly smoky or overrun with peat. It offers sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Lovely. I eagerly look forward to opening the bottle of Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 Year Old which I purchased today!!!

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