Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

The Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky has a smooth, smoky flavor similar to Jameson Black Barrel Irish whisky.  The Johnnie Walker Black is a blended scotch whisky which originated from the “four corners” of Scotland.  The whiskies have to be aged a minimum of 12 years before they can be used in the blend.  The Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky is a marriage of around 40 premium whiskies that have been sourced throughout Scotland.  For the well trained nose, you can probably detect certain whiskies that are apart of the blend.

The flavor of the Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky is smooth and it gets better with time.  It’s similar to my taste buds which have developed over time and now I find that I have developed a taste for Johnnie Walker Black Label.  I added a little water to the whisky so I could open up the flavor more.  I also noticed the whisky spicy notes on the tip of my tongue which slowly disappeared to a sweet flavor similar to vanilla.  Whenever

The price point for Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky is reasonable to most whisky drinkers.  You can look at paying an average price of around $28.00-$30.00  for a 750ml bottle.  It’s one of our “go-to” sipping whiskies whenever we are looking to relax in the evening  with our favorite cigar.  The cigar pairs up well with a Gurkha Ghost cigar; the dark richness of the Gurkha Ghost cigar balances with the rich, smoky flavor of the Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky.

The tasting notes for the Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky  are stated as follows:

Nose:  Rich dark berry flavors with a little cocoa to coffee aroma; when water is added a little smokiness and a very faint peat aroma emerges.  The aroma is very rich and somewhat complex.

Palate:  Soft yet smooth with rich fruits and the tongue; sweetness of sherry is evident and it takes off the rough edges; the more you savor the flavor you can slowly detect light peppery-spicy notes emerging; along with some honey, toffee and caramel.

Finish:   Long, smoky finish and the sherry notes still linger

Conclusion:  Complex and rich.

What is your verdict of the Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky?