Johnnie Walker Red Label, 40% abv

Tasting notes:

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.