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Johnnie Walker Red Label, 40% abv
Johnnie Walker Red? Well really my dear! Johnnie Walker Red, the world's best selling whisky, but still the butt of the whisky snob's jokes. I came into this tasting with low expectations and left, if not chastened, at least with a little more respect. The first taste is really delightful - honey, herbal notes (parsley, dill, fennel) and vanilla, of course. However the initial optimism is marred by the reality of a slight bitter after taste that detracts from the overall experience . All in all, better than I expected.
Tasted on 30th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
63
Earthy, humid grass with a hint of rum, menthol and spices on the nose. Soft, round, easy drinking with a wee spicy edge: the earthiness lingers throughout. Short finish.
Tasted on 30th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
73
This whisky was smuggled into New York City during prohibition by Bill McCoy, a legendary whisky smuggler, earning it the moniker "The Real McCoy". The palate starts off with vanilla, fennel and honey but is quickly overpowered by cloying bitterness and a long bitter finish.
Tasted on 29th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
58
Faint round old humid grass notes on the nose. Light, smooth and herbal on the palate. Pleasant, simple and well balanced.
Tasted on 29th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
67
Chivas Regal 12 Years Old, 40% abv
Soft aromatic grasses on the nose. Gentle but firm mouthfeel with floral notes and dry soft spices. Well balanced; straightforward.
Tasted on 28th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
76
Rich. Honey, bitter orange peel, coffee. A good blend at an excellent price.
Tasted on 27th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
70
I thought I would start off Scottish Blends Week by tasting Scotland's best selling blended whisky. Vanilla, herbal with a not unpleasant bitterness akin to dandelion greens. A slight acid burn in the finish.
Tasted on 26th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
62
Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Very light smoke, toasty notes, sweet and oaky incense on nose. Smooth mouthfeel with pleasant wee tang at outset. Some sweet and spicy grass notes. Dry finish.
Tasted on 26th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
79
Sweet old fruit aromas initially then dry solventy notes with incense wafting in and out on the nose. The mouthfeel is a bit rough, like fine sandpaper - but unpleasant, just a bit edgy. A simple dram.
Tasted on 7th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)
67
Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend 18 Years Old, 40% abv
Rich, warm fig compote aromas followed by hint of dry hay on the nose. Floral earthiness with a wee edge on the palate. A good mid afternoon dram.
Tasted on 28th Oct, 2012 · Comments (0)
75