Country: Scotland
Brand: Johnnie Walker Red Label
Type: Blended Whisky
Age: Around 8 Years
Alcohol: 40%
Colour: Light Amber
Nose: Grain, a light Malty Sweetness, a bit of Peat and Islay Smoke (Caol Ila) and lots of young Grain Alcohol.
Taste: Rough, Some Smoke, Burns a bit on the tongue. Very faint Vanilla.
Finish: Sharp, Hot and Spicy (Pepper). Your mouth becomes very dry after a short while.
Rating: 76
Nose: 20 – Taste: 19 – Finish: 18 – Overall: 19
General Remarks: Whilst a little Water eases the burning sensation, it kills the blend completely.
Drinking Experience Neat: Below Average
Drinking Experience on the Rocks: Okay/Good
Conclusion: Hard to explain why this is the world’s most popular blended whisky. It shows what good marketing can do. Save a bit more and go for the Black Label. What a difference! As for Red, preferably on the rocks or for mixing.
Jan van den Ende November 7, 2011
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