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

Johnnie Walker Red Label

7.3
Score out of 10 Based on 176 reviews Latest review
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"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring citrus zest, orchard fruits, honey, and herbs alongside touches of peat smoke, though some detect harsh alcohol notes while others find the scent faint. The palate is frequently noted for flavors of malted barley, sweet grains, pepper, and cinnamon, with some reviewers describing a smooth profile and others criticizing it as thin, rough, or bitter. Opinions also diverge regarding the finish, which is portrayed by some as long, warm, and smoky with oak notes, but reported by others as short, malty, or quickly fading."

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Johnnie Walker Red Label

Johnnie Walker Red Label

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · 40.0%
Johnnie Walker · Scotland
7.3
/ 10 from 176 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 citrus zest, orchard fruits, honey, and herbs alongside touches of peat smoke, though some detect harsh alcohol notes while others find the scent faint. The palate is frequently noted for flavors of malted barley, sweet grains, pepper, and cinnamon, with some reviewers describing a smooth profile and others criticizing it as thin, rough, or bitter. Opinions also diverge regarding the finish, which is portrayed by some as long, warm, and smoky with oak notes, but reported by others as short, malty, or quickly fading."

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Loved for

  • Smokey
  • Woody
  • Smoky
  • Bold
  • Beginner
  • Smooth

Criticized for

  • Artificial
  • Flat
  • Alcohol
  • Rough
  • Thin
  • Watery

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky smoky, smoke, peaty 61/176
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, grain, cereal 41/176
  • Sweet & Confectionery sweet, vanilla, caramel 40/176
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, cinnamon, black pepper 35/176
  • Fruity apple, citrus, fruit 31/176

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