Johnnie Walker reviews

Johnnie Walker Red Label is – as everyone knows – a little entry level blend of little interest. I often joke that it’s just good enough to clean the windows with, but certainly not for making cocktail…

I've been looking forward to reviewing a bottle of this for a long time. Why, you may ask? Well, it was this whisky that I hold accountable for me falling head over heels for all things Scotch (and…

First neat, then on ice, at home.It pours bright golden, with some greenish shades and the oily streaks that are so common in any Johnnie Walker when hit directly by light. I must say the greenish tinges…

On iceball at home. I know this one is a mixer but let's give it a try on its own.It pours clean golden to amber with some oily highlights. Aroma is rather low: before adding water all I get is boozy and…

In their innovative series Blender’s Batch, Johnnie Walker launched this so-called Sweet Peat. Now, those who know me, know that peat and a heavy sweetness (for example from a very active cask) is not…

I must confess, I've only seen one episode of Game of Thrones in my life (the first one). I liked it a lot, but I just haven't had time to bother catching up. But knowing the huge cultural impact the…

Ever since I saw that JW Green came out on the market with some good reviews, I've been quite curious about it. And spotting a £26.50 deal on Amazon, I just couldn't resist. And, quite pleased I didn't…

May of this year saw the release of the outstanding Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare with Brora. That it would be followed by a Blue Label centered around that other trophy malt from Diageo – Port…

If you are a fan of the awesome Game of Thrones series, I guess you just have to try this bottle, no? The idea and packaging look great, the timing is a bit off though. The last season of GOT aired over…

This ultra premium pours a nice deep gold and leaves a thin oily ring on the glass. The nose is light, offering hints of malt and honeyed sweetness. The palate is just smooth, with almost no smoke. I got…