J. Walker Advent Calendar

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
J. Walker
Label Name:
 
Advent Calendar
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kilmarnock / Blended Scotch
Volume:
 
12x 50ml
ABV:
 
40%
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Johnnie Walker expressions have won multiple industry awards (World Whiskies Awards, etc. ); the brand markets g. , 12×5cl '12 Days of Discovery') containing mini bottles of Red, Black, Double Black, Gold, Green and Blue

Tasting Note
Assortment of Johnnie Walker expressions: Red (fresh spice, citrus, pepper), Black/Double Black (toffee, vanilla, smoke, dried fruit), Gold/Blue (honey, caramel, dark chocolate, long smoky finish).

Food Pairing
Western: smoked brisket, roast lamb, blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu, spicy Szechuan dishes, yakitori/grilled skewers.

Production Method
Blended Scotch: malt and grain whiskies from multiple distilleries matured in various casks (bourbon, sherry, charred oak) then blended to house style.

Vineyard Info
Johnnie Walker (originating in Kilmarnock, founded 1820) is a global blended Scotch brand now owned by Diageo; "J. Walker" is commonly used shorthand.