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The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare Port Dundas

The fifth Johnnie Walker Ghost & Rare release is the Ghost & Rare Port Dundas. It features whisky from the closed Port Dundas Distillery.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

The fifth release of the limited-edition Ghost and Rare series, this Johnnie Walker focuses on the lost Glasgow grain distillery, Port Dundas. Master blender Dr Emma Walker selected the whiskies which would complement the highlighted grain component with Cambus, Brora and five other distilleries.
Appearance:
Deep caramel colour which is really highlighted by the gradient black bottle. When swirled it provides a good amount of beading.
Nose:
The grain note is prominent straight away on the nose with white chocolate, chalky lollipop sweets and dusted vanilla sponge cake. There is a freshly polished pine wood aroma, warm apple pastries and a slight buttered corn note.
Palate:
A very velvety and creamy texture which carries lots of red berry fruits and butterscotch travel sweets. Plums, peaches and an almost menthol enthused freshness at the end of each sip. A fragrant and malty taste at the back end with Jasmine green tea with biscuits.
Finish:
A very light and friendly creamy finish which lasts for quite a while.
Comments:
This is an interesting, sweet and fruity expression in the Blue Label line up. The grain dominant flavour really helps show the best of well made grain spirit and why it is a key component in blended Scotch.

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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