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Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of life’s true icons. A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, aged for at least 12 years. The result is a timeless classic with depth and balance of flavor. Drink it with ice, neat or in a Highball.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is a blended scotch that even single malt snobs will enjoy. It’s a solid, reliable option that can be found behind most bars and in retail shops worldwide.
We review Johnnie Walker Black Label, a classic bottling in the Johnnie Walker line up that's blended from around 40 whiskies sourced from distilleries all across Scotland and aged at least 12 years.
Easily one of the most instantly recognizable labels in the world of whisky, Johnnie Walker Black Label blended Scotch whisky traces its roots at least all the way back to 1909 when the name first appeared. Prior releases were known as “Extra Special Old Highland Whisky.”
Before it was famously (or infamously) awarded 94 points by Jim Murray, Johnnie Walker Black Label was already a celebrated whisky. Consequently, we decided to give it a full review through our matrix to see whether it’s really worth the hype.
Johnnie Walker Black is the quintessential high-quality/low cost blended Scotch, but how does it really stack up? Find out in this full review.
It’s been more than 10 years since we reviewed Johnnie Walker’s iconic Black Label (here) and, considering it’s one of the best-selling Scotch whiskies in the world, we thought the ubiquitous blended Scotch deserved a fresh review.
While Johnnie Walker Black Label may not be considered a top-shelf Scotch, it excels as a solid middle-of-the-line whisky. Its most significant advantage lies in its 12-year age statement, which is remarkably affordable, offering exceptional value for money.
I consider myself a bit of a scotch nut and when it comes to a Johnnie Walker Black, I just think it is an excellent blended scotch whisky that is superior to a few single malts like: Glenkinchie 12 or Auchentoshan 12. Black Label makes for a great daily tipple.
Known as Black Label since 1909, this blended Scotch is comprised of about 40 whiskies, and each has been aged for least 12 years. It’s one of the big sellers in the Johnnie Walker stable, almost as ubiquitous as the Red Label, but considered a more premium whisky.