Whisky
Blended Scotch
/ Johnnie Walker • Scotland • 40.0% ABV

Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Year

7.2
Score out of 10 Based on 76 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers generally describe the aroma as light and sweet, featuring orchard fruits such as apple and pear, citrus peel, cereals, caramel, and subtle smoke, though some note that the scent is initially muted or thin. On the palate, they consistently report a smooth or silky texture with notes of toffee, malt, vanilla, dark chocolate, and dried or stone fruits, though opinions diverge on flavor depth between those who find it layered and those who consider it watery or bland. Perceptions of smoke also vary across the tasting, as most note a mild peat influence, but one reviewer finds the smoke intense enough to deaden the palate while others detect very little. The finish is described as carrying smoke, sweet spices, oak, and chocolate, though reviewers disagree on whether its length is lingering or short."

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Formerly known as Johnnie Walker Platinum Label.

Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Year

Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Year

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · 40.0%
Johnnie Walker · Scotland
7.2
/ 10 from 76 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"Reviewers generally describe the aroma as light and sweet, featuring orchard fruits such as apple and pear, citrus peel, cereals, caramel, and subtle smoke, though some note that the scent is initially muted or thin. On the palate, they consistently report a smooth or silky texture with notes of toffee, malt, vanilla, dark chocolate, and dried or stone fruits, though opinions diverge on flavor depth between those who find it layered and those who consider it watery or bland. Perceptions of smoke also vary across the tasting, as most note a mild peat influence, but one reviewer finds the smoke intense enough to deaden the palate while others detect very little. The finish is described as carrying smoke, sweet spices, oak, and chocolate, though reviewers disagree on whether its length is lingering or short."

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Taste Profile

Formerly known as Johnnie Walker Platinum Label.
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Key findings

Loved for

  • Smokey
  • Creamy
  • Almonds
  • Depth
  • Heavy
  • Rounded

Criticized for

  • Caramel
  • Green
  • Peat Smoke
  • Bland
  • Thin
  • Weak

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky smoke, smoky, peat 44/76
  • Sweet & Confectionery sweet, vanilla, caramel 43/76
  • Fruity citrus, fruit, orange 38/76
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, grain, almonds 35/76
  • Woody & Roasted oak, toasted, ash 26/76

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