Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V
PRICE: $599.00
CSPC: +952556
STATUS: Specialty Regular
SIZE: 3 x 750ml per case

 In an already glittering crown of perfection, rests a natural phenomena, crafted by man, into a work of priceless value and rarity –Jim Beveridge, Master Blender, Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V Edition celebrates the first Royal Warrant granted to John Walker and Sons Ltd. to supply Scotch whisky to the British Royal Household in 1934, in recognition of the quality and appeal of its whisky. This exquisite spirit is handcrafted from rare whiskies produced only in distilleries that operated during the reign of King George V (1911 – 1936), including several which no longer exist.

Features some of the world’s rarest and most valuable whiskies, including whisky from the famed Port Ellen distillery, the stills of which are no longer operational.  Port Ellen represents a lost generation of Islay Whiskies and the smokiness, the peatiness is of a fundamentally more profound, complex nature than any other Islay Whisky.  Carefully handcrafted to recreate the Johnnie Walker blending style from the King George V era.  Oak casks dating back to last century have been used to age these precious whiskies from the four corners of Scotland. The result is a highly distinctive whisky, smooth with age, without the tannins associated with younger oak casks.

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: Profound smoky initial aroma followed by sweet, fresh fruit (apples, pears, bananas), malt characteristics; developing into rich dried fruit / spicy complexity (raisins, figs, cinnamon).

Palate: Smooth with a rich, fruity sweetness. Warming with subtle flavours of sandalwood and smoke.

Taste: Powerful, complex, rich and smooth

Finish: Mouthwarming and lingering rich peaty finish.

With Water: Releases new flavours, more fresh fruitiness and more smoke on the palate. Outstanding.

Kris Steed
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