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Johnnie Walker 'Gold Reserve' Blended Scotch Whisky 750mlSample Image Only
Johnnie Walker 'Gold Reserve' Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
$68.99
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 96 (2019)
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
"An enchanting treatise on golden impressions--from sun-kissed fields of heather to luscious toffee, this whisky never ceases to delight. Toasted honeysuckle and honey balanced with a dry vanilla finish folding a fresh minerality into the golden weave."

"A blend of over 15 single malts. It was derived from Alexander II's blending notes for a whisky to commemorate Johnnie Walker's centenary. His original efforts were thwarted by a shortage of these ... read more
Shelf Location — 43c
Size:750mL (liquor)
Alcohol by vol:40%
Store Item ID:#247
Location at store:43c
Item Description
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 96 (2019)
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
"An enchanting treatise on golden impressions--from sun-kissed fields of heather to luscious toffee, this whisky never ceases to delight. Toasted honeysuckle and honey balanced with a dry vanilla finish folding a fresh minerality into the golden weave."

"A blend of over 15 single malts. It was derived from Alexander II's blending notes for a whisky to commemorate Johnnie Walker's centenary. His original efforts were thwarted by a shortage of these malts following World War I. Gold Label is commonly bottled at 15 or 18 years.80 proof (40 ABV
About Johnnie Walker
Originally known as Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, the Johnnie Walker brand is a legacy left by John "Johnnie" Walker after he started to sell whisky in his grocer's shop in Ayrshire, Scotland. The brand became popular, but after Walker's death in 1857 it was his son Alexander Walker and grandson Alexander Walker II who were largely responsible for establishing the whisky as a popular brand. Under John Walker, whisky sales represented eight percent of the firm's income; by the time Alexander was ready to pass on the company to his own sons, that figure had increased to between 90 and 95 percent.[2]

In Britain prior to 1860, it was illegal to sell blended whisky.[3][4] During that time John Walker sold a number of whiskies--notably his own Walker's Kilmarnock. In 1865, John's son Alexander produced their first blend, Walker's Old Highland.

Alexander Walker introduced the iconic square bottle in 1860. This meant more bottles fitting the same space and resulted in fewer broken bottles. The other identifying characteristic of the Johnnie Walker bottle is the label, which is applied at an angle of 24 degrees and allows text to be made larger and more visible.[5]
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