ABV 55.8%
A well structured dram. It only needs a small dash of water to cut the edges.
Martine Nouet
Johnnie Walker
Brand
Blue Label The Casks Edition
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
55.8%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Light at start then getting more intense. Butterscotch, vanilla syrup. And some wood notes. Fresh oak, sawdust. A touch of dark fruit. Blackcurrant wine gums.
Palate: Sweet, surprisingly sweet for the strength. Same toffee like profile followed by a sherbety feel. Drying out on spices.
Finish: Dry, spicy with a nutty aftertaste.
Comment: A well structured dram. It only needs a small dash of water to cut the edges.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Milk chocolate, soft nougat bars. Then some chocolate Hobnob biscuits, oats and honey, then more intense fruits, roast pineapple and dark fruits.
Palate: Just explodes with spices and oak grip. Alcohol is well mastered. Some toffee and honey comes through as well.
Finish: Warming and spicy.
Comment: A stunner, so complex and engaging.
Score: 9
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