Johnnie Walker is the brand of a Scottish blend whiskey from the beverage company Diageo and the best-selling Scotch whiskey in the world. John Walker & Sons acquired the Cardhu distillery on Speyside in 1893 and the firm became part of the Distillers Company (DCL) in 1925, with DCL being acquired by Guinness in 1986. Guinness merged with Grand Metropolitan in 1997 and formed Diageo in 1997. Johnnie Walker production has been moved to Diageo's bottling plants in Leven in Fife and Shieldhall in Glasgow.
Johnnie Walker Gold Label: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is a special blend based on Scotch whiskey and the uncompromising art of the master blenders, which reflect the unbroken expertise in this craft of seven support generations. The sweet West Coast smoke from the handpicked casks enhances the flavor. Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve greets the palate with sweet fruit notes including apples, pears and ripe peaches. Creamy honey tones complete the pleasure experience.
Johnnie Walker Black Label: Every bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label contains at least twenty years of previous work. Because it is made from whiskeys from the best distilleries across Scotland, matured in the finest casks. Each whiskey is aged differently depending on the particular characteristics of the wood, climate and location. The result is a very versatile blend that smells of smoke and vanilla. The palate is filled with the nuances of orange peel, raisin, vanilla and other spices.
Johnnie Walker Double Black: For whiskey lovers who prefer a more intense taste, Johnnie Walker Double Black offers a more distinctive, refined character. Its intensity and smokiness derive from the select combination of powerful malts from the west coast of Scotland, with their distinct smoky and rich character, and whiskeys aged in charred oak. On the palate, a fresh fruitiness is accompanied by a fine development of smoke. Sweet vanilla meets spices and a slight bitterness. The finish still has some smoke to offer. There are also hints of oaky bitterness and peppery nuances.
Johnnie Walker Platinum: This Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is an extremely strong and spicy whiskey. 18 years of cask aging make it a very full-bodied and sweet whiskey. Slightly smoky notes with a light fruitiness rise in the nose. On the palate one perceives aromas of dried fruit, malty grain, creamy vanilla with almonds and fruity tangerine. The finish is slightly sweet and is accompanied by a light oak note.
