Tag: johnnie walker

  • Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Review

    Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Review

    Consistency is almost certainly one of Johnnie Walker’s guiding principles. Diageo’s mass market scotch brand is instantly recognizable thanks to the iconic bottle design, right down the logo. With this level of ubiquity, it’s of no surprise that some options in the Johnnie Walker portfolio might leave discerning drinkers with…

  • Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Double Black Review

    Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Double Black Review

    The Johnnie Walker lineup used to feel more or less set in stone. Red, Black, Green, Gold, and Blue label bottlings still largely act as faces for the brand with the occasional celebratory or otherwise limited product. Then there’s Johnnie Walker Double Black, a variant originally launched in 2010 to…

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scoresheet & Review

    Johnnie Walker Black Label Scoresheet & Review

    It’s easy to develop tunnel vision when becoming more passionate about a hobby. Whisky is no different. And when it comes to scotch, few examples ring this truth as loudly as the Johnnie Walker line. In addition to being the world’s most popular scotch whiskey brand, the entry-level Red Label…

  • Johnnie Walker Red Label Scoresheet & Review

    Johnnie Walker Red Label Scoresheet & Review

    Like it or not, Johnnie Walker is the brand most people think of when it comes to scotch. And as with anything popular, it has no shortage of detractors. The three primary targets of reason seem to be the brand’s exclusive use of blends, the fact it’s owned by Diageo,…

  • Caol Ila 12-Year Scoresheet & Review

    Caol Ila 12-Year Scoresheet & Review

    It’s almost impossible to discuss Caol Ila without mentioning Johnnie Walker. Malts.com, the page for Diageo’s multiple scotch brands, literally calls it “the Islay home of Johnnie Walker.” That alone should clue curious minds into just how big this Islay distillery is, but if you want numbers, the distillery is…