Johnnie Walker | |
---|---|
Type |
|
Distillery |
Johnnie Walker |
Region |
|
Proof |
Varies - see individual blends |
Process |
Varies |
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scottish Whisky originally produced by John Walker & Sons Ltd of Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is presently owned by Diageo. Unlike many artisan Scotches, Johnnie Walker offerings are blended whiskies that come in several levels of quality indicated by coloured labels.
Varieties[]
- Johnnie Walker Black Label - A 12 year old blend of at least 40 whiskeys, each of which is at least 12 years old.
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label - El Blue Label Es El Mejor whisky del mundo, es un elixir
- Johnnie Walker Double Black Label - A blend with a heavy peat flavor.
- Johnnie Walker Gold Label - A blend of 15 malts, each aged from 15 to 18 years. As of 2013, however, this expression has been replaced by "Gold Label Reserve," which displays no age statement.
- Johnnie Walker Green Label - A blend of 4 malts. According to the Johnnie Walker web site (www.johnniewalker.com), the malts are from Caol Ila, Talisker, Cragganmore, and Linkwood and are at least 15 years old. As of 2015, this expression has limited retail availability.
- Johnnie Walker Platinum Label - A private blend that has been aged 18 years.
- Johnnie Walker Red Label - The lowest end of the signature labels, intended for mixed drinks.
- Johnnnie Walker Swing - a blend of various Scottish malts, similar in flavour to a bourbon.
Cocktails[]
- Red & Cola - A mix of Red label and cola.
References / sources[]
External links[]
Template:Blended whiskies