Johnnie Walker Red Label

Hi @jaz

1/10 is a bad score.

Can you describe the experience further? What are the characteristics you don't like? Are there any redeeming qualities?

@jaz, I would reserve such a low score for truly bad product. This is merely a simple, cheap and straightforward blend of young whiskies (max 6y). Of course I would only use this to mix or make sauces, but your score is really too harsh, I believe.

I think this is a really misplaced and wrongly done review.

Hey @jaz, step up and defend thyself! This is a social site, and there here are few scoring rules, and after all, this is your review. Oh, and just in case you might have been a bit quick with the mouse, I'll bet that Connosr just might allow you to re-submit your review. You may still feel that this blend deserves a "1" ... but it is customary, and useful to the members, to offer a little explanation.

BTW, what if you run into something even less desirable (like Red Stag, IMHO) ... there would be only negative scores left for it :-)

While I agree with the comparision made with Black Label , which is a great whisky and a 12YO , I would not give this one such a low score .

I have to agree that 1/10 is a bit of a harsh score for what really is a blend to be mixed with other drinks. It's ok on its own, not up to the quality of the Black Label, but decent enough that i wouldnt mind drinking it neat. I tend not to mix whisky with other drinks (coke etc), but this is one i don't mind doing so with, it tends to come into its own when mixed with something else, the flavours come out a bit more in my opinion.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and this community is very open to views from all levels of experience... but... this review shows a lack of understanding and dare I say it, is slightly disrespectful to the history of this brand?

Whether you like Johnny Walker whiskies or not, it has played an important role in the story of Scottish whisky and it's global appeal.