Overview of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse:
Producer
Diageo
Alcohol %
40.00%
Pair With
Dark chocolate or Smoked salmon
Size
750ml
Region
Scotland
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse - Item Code: 09548
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Silky and warming, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition Yr of the Horse invites slow sipping on celebratory evenings or quiet moments at the end of the day. With an ABV of (0.4), it is a blended Scotch crafted from a selection of rare single malt and grain whiskies, married by the master blender and finished in a mix of oak casks in Scotland to produce a layered, luxurious mouthfeel.
On the nose and palate you find honeyed sweetness, dried fruit, soft smoke, sweet vanilla and gentle spice framed by oak. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, where the cocoa and bittersweet notes amplify the whisky’s fruit and chocolatey undertones, and with smoked salmon, where the fat and brine smooth the whisky’s smoke and highlight its savory, slightly sweet character.
Producer Information: Diageo
Diageo is a London-based multinational beverage alcohol company formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness. Headquartered in Park Royal with key offices in Edinburgh and multiple global regional hubs, the company operates a vertically integrated model that combines global sourcing, centralized brand management, and local production sites. Its production approach emphasizes scale and consistency through controlled distillation, maturation and blending processes, rigorous quality systems, and targeted investment in cask management, packaging and supply chain optimization to deliver predictable flavor profiles across global markets.
The Diageo portfolio spans a wide range of beer, wine and spirits categories, including blended and single malt Scotch whiskies such as Johnnie Walker, Talisker and Lagavulin, Irish whiskeys like Guinness-associated malts and Baileys Irish Cream, North American bourbons and Canadian whiskies including Crown Royal, global rums such as Captain Morgan, vodkas including Smirnoff and Cîroc, gins like Tanqueray, and premium tequilas including Don Julio. The company also manages stout and ale brands, numerous regional craft and mainstream labels, and a selection of liqueurs and ready-to-drink products, supported by marketing, distribution and innovation programs tailored to consumer segments and regional tastes.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
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Store Address:
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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.
