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J Walker King George V 750ml - Item Code: 08169
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
The first sip of Johnnie Walker King George V 750ml envelops your senses in a tapestry of smoky embers, dried figs, and honeyed nuts, evoking the grandeur of royal celebrations. Crafted in Scotland with an alcohol by volume of 43.00%, this exceptional blended Scotch whisky draws from rare casks once reserved for the King’s era, delivering layers of rich peat smoke balanced by silky toffee and subtle spice. Its opulent character finds perfect harmony alongside dark chocolate or a wedge of blue cheese, where the whisky’s deep malt complexity and lingering finish elevate every bite into something unforgettable.
Producer Information: Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker traces its roots to the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, where John Walker began blending and selling whisky in his grocery shop in 1820. The brand’s legacy is built on a commitment to consistent quality and innovation, with a signature approach of blending single malt and grain whiskies sourced from various regions across Scotland, each contributing distinct flavors that define their iconic labels. Their production style emphasizes balance and complexity, achieved through meticulous cask selection and aging processes that highlight the character of Speyside sweetness, Islay smokiness, and Highland depth. While Johnnie Walker is synonymous with blended Scotch whisky, its parent company Diageo also produces other celebrated spirits such as Talisker single malt from the Isle of Skye and Ciroc vodka crafted in France’s Cognac region, further showcasing a global portfolio rooted in regional expertise.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
All alcohol delivery orders will be confirmed by email during business hours within 1 business day. If there are any problems with your order, we will contact you via email. We use the following fulfillment methods:
Planning to pick up a bottle in person? Here’s how to reach our Bronx store from the Metro Botanical Garden station:
Directions:
From the Metro station, Head northwest on Bedford Park Blvd toward Webster Ave (282 ft).
Turn right onto Webster Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn left onto E Mosholu Pkwy S (1.0 mi).
Turn left toward Goulden Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn right onto Goulden Ave (259 ft).
Turn left onto Sedgwick Ave (0.3 mi).
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Slight left onto Bailey Ave (0.2 mi).
Turn right onto W 238th St (0.2 mi).
Turn left onto Broadway (364 ft).
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Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Scotch whiskey, a distinguished spirit originating from Scotland, is primarily made from malted barley for single malts and grains for blended varieties. This iconic drink undergoes a meticulous distillation process using pot stills for single malts and column stills for grain whiskies, followed by an aging period of at least three years in oak casks, often previously used for bourbon or sherry. The result is a diverse range of flavors and aromas that reflect the unique characteristics of its regions of origin.
Single malt Scotch typically boasts rich and complex flavors with notes of fruit, spice, smoke, peat, and oak, while blended Scotch offers a smoother profile with balanced hints of caramel, vanilla, and light smoke. The texture can vary significantly—from smooth and creamy to rich and oily—depending on the style. Scotch whiskey is versatile in its consumption; it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks and serves as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or Blood & Sand.
