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The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Cities of the Future London 2220

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Cities of the Future London 2220 edition features the same premium liquid as the regular Blue Label, renowned for its consistency and award-winning quality.

OVERALL RATING

8
$250
  • Jeff, a UK-based whisky reviewer with a lighthearted approach.
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Tasting Notes

About:

Part of the limited edition Cities of the Future range, the classic Blue Label bottle has been restyled to show a utopian vision of the London skyline produced by digital artist Luke Halls. The liquid inside is the same premium focused blend as the regular Blue Label but a futurised look celebrating 200 years of Johnnie Walker.
Appearance:
The bottle retains the blue tinted thick glass but a revamped front label with a panoramic illustration of a futuristic London skyline covering the three sides. The liquid is artificially coloured to a rich copper with little beading when swirled in the glass.
Nose:
A sweet and soft note on first visit with florals, perfume and vanilla ice cream. There is a tiny hint of smoke which leans more towards an oak fire than the stereotypical TCP peat. The sweetness is more prominent with jelly crystals, green apples and a slight pepper spice.
Palate:
A thin silky texture carries a sweet salted dark chocolate and hazelnut spread on wholewheat slightly burnt toast. There is a green note to the mid palete ranging from wet grass to crunchy green apples bringing a fresh earthy note to the subtle smoke. Overall the flavours are on the subtle side but still engaging which brings some depth and complexity to this blend.
Finish:
A short finish which leaves a slightly drying, gentle oak fire smoke note in the back of the throat.
Comments:
When I first tried this whisky, I wasn’t aware that this was the same liquid to the classic blue label; however on reflection it is great to see some consistency in the notes with a product that strides to maintain the same quality across all their releases.

With this release it is not much more expensive than the regular Blue Label and adds a bit more excitement making it more of a collectors piece than a bottle to pour. If you are a fan of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, this could be one for your collection if you can still find one.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Pete "Jeff Whisky" Jeffery

Based in the South West of the UK, Jeff brings an irreverent and laid-back approach to whisky reviewing, dispelling any notions of snobbery surrounding the spirit. With a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional drams, he often embraces the whimsical side of whisky. Jeff's tongue-in-cheek whisky content has earned him recognition in the Malt Whisky Yearbook, and he has contributed articles and reviews to numerous whisky platforms.

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