Description

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a rich and smooth blended Scotch whisky made exclusively from single malt and grain whiskies matured in casks for at least 12 years.

Sourced from the four corners of Scotland, the carefully selected whiskies develop a vibrant and deeply layered character during maturation. Sweet fruit, warming spice, and smooth vanilla come together beneath a distinctive cloak of smoke.

Enigmatic, magnetic, and exceptionally versatile, Johnnie Walker Black Label offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and smoke. It can be enjoyed as an everyday dram, served neat or over ice, or used as the central ingredient in classic and contemporary highballs and whisky cocktails.

Official Product Highlights

• Rich and smooth blended Scotch whisky
• Made exclusively from single malt and grain whiskies
• Every whisky is matured in casks for at least 12 years
• Whiskies sourced from the four corners of Scotland
• Deep layers of sweet fruit, spice, and vanilla
• Distinctive smooth, smoky character
• Suitable for drinking neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Ideal for classic and contemporary highballs
• Alcohol content: 40% ABV
• Bottle size: 1L

Official Flavor Profile

• Character: Rich, smooth, enigmatic, and magnetic
• Fruit: Deep layers of sweet fruit
• Spice: Warming spice
• Sweetness: Smooth vanilla
• Smoke: Sweetness wrapped in delicious smooth smoke

Recommended Serving

• Enjoy neat as an everyday dram.
• Serve over ice in a whisky tumbler.
• Use as the base for classic and contemporary highballs.
• Mix with lemonade and garnish with lemon peel or an orange wedge.
• Mix with elderflower cordial and soda water for a floral, refreshing serve.
• Mix with ginger ale and garnish with fresh ginger, star anise, or a lemon wheel.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Smoked meats
• Grilled beef
• Barbecue dishes
• Roasted nuts
• Aged hard cheeses
• Dark chocolate
• Caramel-based desserts
• Spiced fruit desserts

Technical Information

• Brand: Johnnie Walker
• Product: Johnnie Walker Black Label
• Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Country of Origin: Scotland
• Whisky Components: Single malt and grain whiskies
• Minimum Maturation: 12 years
• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
• Bottle Size: 1L

Craftsmanship and Maturation

Johnnie Walker Black Label is created using only single malt and grain whiskies that have spent at least 12 years maturing in casks. This extended maturation allows each component to develop the depth, smoothness, and vibrant flavor required for the blend.

The whiskies are sourced from across Scotland and combined to produce Black Label’s signature balance of sweet fruit, warming spice, smooth vanilla, and smoke.

Johnnie Walker Master Blender Dr Emma Walker describes the experience as tasting sweetness wrapped in delicious smooth smoke.

About Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker is one of the world’s most recognized Scotch whisky houses, known for blending whiskies of different regional characters into balanced and distinctive expressions.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of the house’s most enduring expressions, bringing together 12-year-old single malt and grain whiskies to create a rich, smooth, smoky Scotch whisky suitable for both relaxed sipping and mixed serves.