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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

7.8
Score out of 10 Based on 279 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently report a combination of peat smoke, dried fruits, honey, and warming spices, though some characterize the aroma as light and simple while others detect complex floral and oak notes. The palate is commonly noted for sweet honey, malt, chocolate, and mild peat flavors, yet reviewers disagree on its body, describing the mouthfeel variously as silky and oily or thin and watery. Evaluations of the finish show the sharpest division, with certain tasters reporting a long, warming, and smoky conclusion, while others find it short, dull, or unpleasantly tannic and sour."

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Distillery Note

40% in UK/EU, 43% in US and global travel retail.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · ~40.0%
Johnnie Walker · Scotland
7.8
/ 10 from 279 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently report a combination of peat smoke, dried fruits, honey, and warming spices, though some characterize the aroma as light and simple while others detect complex floral and oak notes. The palate is commonly noted for sweet honey, malt, chocolate, and mild peat flavors, yet reviewers disagree on its body, describing the mouthfeel variously as silky and oily or thin and watery. Evaluations of the finish show the sharpest division, with certain tasters reporting a long, warming, and smoky conclusion, while others find it short, dull, or unpleasantly tannic and sour."

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Taste Profile

40% in UK/EU, 43% in US and global travel retail.
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Key findings

Loved for

  • Alcohol
  • Citrus
  • Hazelnut
  • Velvety
  • Deep
  • Layered

Criticized for

  • Burnt
  • Woody
  • Brown Sugar
  • Bland
  • Watery
  • Weak

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery honey, vanilla, sweet 84/279
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, grain, hazelnut 76/279
  • Peaty & Smoky smoke, peat, smoky 75/279
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, pepper, cinnamon 63/279
  • Fruity fruits, orange, citrus 60/279

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