Johnnie Walker Black Label

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Leather armchairs. Sherry. Spices. Mustard. Palate At first, sweeter than I remember. Then maltiness and vanilla. Then smoky dryness. Finish An eruption of pepper, ginger and allspice. Comment Deceptively gentle at first. I have on occasion been completely led astray by what seems to be mildness of this whiskey, then taken on a journey of rediscovery. I find new flavours every time.

Dave Broom Nose Complex, ripe and fruity nose: peat, nutmeg, vanilla, baked apple and raisin over a peat fire. Water brings out peach, heather and a crisp maltiness. Palate Sweet to start, syrup, white pepper, orange blossom honey, peaty bass note. Very ripe and chewy. Moves silkily into every part of the mouth. Finish Long rich smoky Comment The benchmark. Unconvinced by blends? Try this.