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Add Whisky Monkeys as a Google favoriteJohnnie Walker has unveiled the next special edition of Blue Label. A limited release celebrating Chinese New Year: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse.
FAQ
- How old is Johnnie Walker Blue Label?
The whisky carries no age statement, but the whiskies in the blend are at least 21 years old.
- What whiskies are in the Blue Label blend?
A range of rare Scotch whiskies, including stocks from closed distilleries.
- What is the new special Blue Label edition?
The Year of the Horse edition.
The new edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label once again features true artwork on the bottle. This time, Johnnie Walker teamed up with fashion designer Robert Wun, known for dressing celebrities such as Lady Gaga.
What is the special Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse edition?
Wun’s design showcases a galloping horse intertwined with couture elements. The horse nods to the coming Chinese astrological year, while the couture details depict a woman in a complex gown.
That woman embodies the elegance of this Scottish blended whisky and the many layers waiting to be discovered in the blend.
How does the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse edition taste?
While the bottle is entirely designer-crafted, the whisky inside is the classic Blue Label you know: a blend of rare Scotch whiskies, including liquid from closed distilleries.
The tasting notes are as follows:
- Nose: Gentle wisps of smoke with hints of honey and vanilla.
- Palate: Caramel, hazelnut, and dark chocolate, woven with sweeter notes like honey and vanilla.
- Finish: Long and elegant with subtle smoke and a spicy undercurrent.
The whisky is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).
Where can you buy Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse?
This special release will be available at select premium retailers. The whisky will reach markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, Canada, and Australia.
Pricing per bottle has not been disclosed, and the release size remains unknown.
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