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

Johnnie Walker Double Black

7.7
Score out of 10 Based on 170 reviews Latest review
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"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring smoke, peat, brine, and raw alcohol balanced by touches of honey, fruit, and malt, though they vary on whether the intensity is closed and light or sharp and pungent. The palate typically delivers sweet malt, grain, citrus, and pepper accompanied by smoke and oak, with several noting an oily or unexpectedly soft mouthfeel. The finish is consistently regarded as short, concluding with traces of peat smoke, oak, tobacco, and salt. While tasters agree on the presence of peat and smoke, they disagree on its execution, with some finding it pleasantly smooth with barbecue-like nuances, while others dismiss it as watery, harsh, or tasting of artificial smoke."

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Johnnie Walker Double Black

Johnnie Walker Double Black

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · 40.0%
Johnnie Walker · Scotland
7.7
/ 10 from 170 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring smoke, peat, brine, and raw alcohol balanced by touches of honey, fruit, and malt, though they vary on whether the intensity is closed and light or sharp and pungent. The palate typically delivers sweet malt, grain, citrus, and pepper accompanied by smoke and oak, with several noting an oily or unexpectedly soft mouthfeel. The finish is consistently regarded as short, concluding with traces of peat smoke, oak, tobacco, and salt. While tasters agree on the presence of peat and smoke, they disagree on its execution, with some finding it pleasantly smooth with barbecue-like nuances, while others dismiss it as watery, harsh, or tasting of artificial smoke."

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Loved for

  • Smokey
  • Raisins
  • Woody
  • Layered
  • Simple
  • Subtle

Criticized for

  • Fruit
  • Oil
  • Medicinal
  • Thin
  • Harsh
  • Bland

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky smoke, smoky, peat 94/170
  • Sweet & Confectionery sweet, vanilla, honey 48/170
  • Woody & Roasted charred, oak, charred oak 44/170
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, pepper, spices 34/170
  • Fruity citrus, raisins, fruit 32/170

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