J. Walker John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
J. Walker
Label Name:
 
John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Blended Scotch
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
51%
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted release for Johnnie Walker's 200th anniversary; positive reviews include WhiskyCast 94 points and Distiller score ~89; praised by independent reviewers for rich fruit, spice and peppery finish

Tasting Note
Sweet dried raisins, marzipan and candied peel with roasted nuts, icing-sugar sweetness, gentle peat smoke and a soft peppery finish (rich, spiced dark-fruit character).

Food Pairing
Western: roasted game, grilled/stewed beef, aged cheddar, dark chocolate desserts. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), Korean BBQ, rich Indian or Malaysian curries.

Production Method
Non-age-statement blended Scotch made from single malts and grain whiskies, matured in a mix of oak casks and bottled at c.51% ABV.

Vineyard Info
John Walker & Sons (Johnnie Walker) traces to John Walker’s grocer in Kilmarnock (1820); brand now produced/imported by Diageo. Celebratory Blend released for the 200th anniversary.