Johnnie Walker Double Black

Tasting Notes

• Tasting notes by Billy A

  • Nose

    Fairly light but oily, with dry oak, honey and gently stony smoke.

  • Palate

    Fuller bodied than the nose suggests, moving from sweet smoke and floral honey to cracked stone, tar and old bonfires.

  • Finish

    Medium length, with soft smoke, woody spice and charred oak.

• Producer’s Tasting Notes

  • Palate

    The flavour is full bodied and complex with the signature Johnnie Walker peat smoke shining brightly through rich raisins and sultanas. Apples, pears and orange zest bring freshness while creamy vanilla and spice bring a softness and sweetness to the tongue.

  • Finish

    The long warming finish combines spicy oak tannins and lingering smoke.

• Tasting Notes by Simon Difford (Diffordsguide.com)

  • Appearance

    Deep amber with bright gold flecks.

  • Aroma

    Flinty, orange blossom honey with a slight whiff of struck match and linseed oil.

  • Taste

    Starts sweet and quickly turns dry. At the beginning it’s honeyed with a touch of smoky bacon then dries with tar, hint of bonfire and charcoal, moving to honeycomb.

  • Aftertaste

    Smoky notes waft around the finish which has a touch of dried apple sprinkled with black pepper.