Johnnie Walker Whisky Explained Video: Every Question Answered from Red to Blue Label

Mark Littler and Phil Dwyer take a deep-dive into the Johnnie Walker core range in this video packed with history, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and candid opinions on each expression.
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Johnnie Walker is the best selling scotch whisky in the world, in this video two whiskey experts discuss the core range, from history to tasting notes. Photo: Mark Littler Ltd

In this video from The Whiskey Wash Podcast, Mark Littler sits down with whisky expert and reviewer Phil Dwyer (from Whiskey Wednesday) to answer every question you’ve ever had about the Johnnie Walker core range.

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This isn’t a ranking or comparison, it’s a deep-dive explainer packed with history, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and candid opinions on each expression.

 

 

This is a big topic, and the pair cover a lot of questions, from the difference between blended malt and single malt, to the best choice for gifting. This hour long video is sorted into chapters so you can easily find the answers you’re looking for. Whether you’re a casual drinker or whisky nerd, some of the things they cover include:

  • What each colour in the range actually means
  • Why Green Label has a cult following
  • The surprising origin of Double Black
  • Why Red Label is misunderstood
  • What’s really inside Blue Label—and why it’s controversial
  • Which bottle works best in cocktails
  • What makes a good whisky gift
  • And what blends vs blended malts really are

 

If we’ve missed anything you wanted to know, make sure you let us know in the comments.

Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson is a whiskey educator who helps consumers understand everything they need to know to make an informed decision about whiskey investment. She has been working in the secondary whiskey market since 2019 and joined The Whiskey Wash team when Mark Littler took over as Editor in Chief. Working with Mark Littler Hannah has amassed a broad range of whiskey knowledge and specializes in helping consumers make education driven cask investments. Hannah has authored two published works of fiction and her background in research and creative writing lets her create interesting and informative articles to give people a solid understanding of the world of whiskey.

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