J. Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare - Pittyvaich

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
J. Walker
Label Name:
 
Blue Label Ghost & Rare - Pittyvaich
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Speyside (primary component) — blended from multiple Scottish regions
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
43.8%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: The Whiskey Wash ~9/10; Distiller community ~4/5; Whiskybase user scores mid-80s

Tasting Note
Orchard fruits (green apple, pear), honeycomb, butterscotch and vanilla with a pinch of cinnamon; soft oak and gentle grain smoke; medium-length, velvety finish with lingering sweet spice.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, roast pork, aged/blue cheese, apple pie, dark chocolate. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), teriyaki salmon, fatty sushi (e.g., toro), Korean BBQ beef.

Production Method
Blended Scotch made from rare single malts and single grains (including spirit from the closed Pittyvaich distillery), married in oak casks; NAS (no age statement); bottled at 43.8% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Johnnie Walker (Diageo) limited-edition Blue Label ‘Ghost & Rare’ series celebrating shuttered distilleries. Master blenders curated rare casks (released 2021) to showcase Pittyvaich’s character.