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

Johnnie Walker Black Label

7.5
Score out of 10 Based on 85 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers commonly describe the aroma as featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee, and citrus zest, accompanied by spices, dried fruits, and a layer of smoke or peat. On the palate, tasting notes frequently include malt or cereal, sweet honey, vanilla, and pepper alongside wood smoke, though descriptions of the mouthfeel diverge between being thin or simple and being rich, full, or silky. Impressions of the finish vary considerably among reviewers, ranging from short, dry, or watery to long, fruity, and ashy. Furthermore, while reviewers generally agree that smoke is present throughout the profile, they disagree on its prominence, with some detecting only faint wisps and others describing it as distinctly heavy."

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Johnnie Walker Black Label

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · 40.0%
Johnnie Walker · Scotland
7.5
/ 10 from 85 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"Reviewers commonly describe the aroma as featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee, and citrus zest, accompanied by spices, dried fruits, and a layer of smoke or peat. On the palate, tasting notes frequently include malt or cereal, sweet honey, vanilla, and pepper alongside wood smoke, though descriptions of the mouthfeel diverge between being thin or simple and being rich, full, or silky. Impressions of the finish vary considerably among reviewers, ranging from short, dry, or watery to long, fruity, and ashy. Furthermore, while reviewers generally agree that smoke is present throughout the profile, they disagree on its prominence, with some detecting only faint wisps and others describing it as distinctly heavy."

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Key findings

Loved for

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Fruits
  • Intense
  • Rich
  • Silky

Criticized for

  • Woody
  • Sultanas
  • Grains
  • Light
  • Burn
  • Weak

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky smoke, smoky, peat 59/85
  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, sweet, caramel 53/85
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, grain, barley 47/85
  • Fruity orange, fruit, citrus 43/85
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, pepper, spices 36/85

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