Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gerald Scarfe 2009

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Last fall, while perusing the contents of the locked glass cases at Binny’s, I casually remarked to my wife, “Maybe someday,” in reference to Johnnie Walker Blue Label. In my mind, my comment meant, “Maybe someday, after I have every other whisky I could possibly want in my cabinet.” To my wife, I was expressing a great longing. So imagine my...

Score 88/100

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old

Well actually, a free sample of JW Blue Label whereby the finish lingered for about five miles later was the one that started my quest. Not willing to pay $200 US for Blue Label, I paid $90 US Gold Label 18 Year Old. Having pretty much hated scotch from having too many bad blends in my younger days, my first impression of this was WOW. Slightly...

Score 82/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special 12 Year Old 43%

I don't know when this mini was bottled, but it differs from the current label by saying "Extra Special Aged 12 Years", and is bottled at 43% ABV. The back label indicates it was for the French market. How is it different from the standard bottling today (which is one of my favourite everyday drams)? We shall see... The colour is a deep...

Score 95/100

Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old

So, I finally got myself to buy Green Label. Not being a JW fan, I am always reluctant on spending my hard-earned money on these run of the mill, mass-produced whiskies. For those who may or may not know, Green Label is the only, or may I say, was the only (since it’s been discontinued) blended single malt whisky out of the JW expressions. Green...

Score 84/100