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The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

A premium blended malt scotch whisky, blending single malts from four iconic distilleries: Talisker, Linkwood, Cragganmore, and Caol Ila. Green Label proudly states a 15 year old age statement helping it to stand apart from a lot of the NAS range.
Appearance:
A rich and welcoming amber which seems to have a lime green hue.
Nose:
Bonfire smoke lifts first from the glass with a slightly fermented fruit note similar to cider vinegar and mash potatoes. An artificial sweet fruit note akin to strawberry starburst sweets and lemon drizzle cake linger followed by eucalyptus hand soap.
Palate:
A slightly thin texture arrives with some sweet citrus notes of lemon and lime skittles and dried fruits. There is an aftershave, sandalwood hint which ties in with some aromatic smoked fish bringing the smoky notes forward. After a few sips it seems to hold a malty and herbaceous flat cola taste which hangs around.
Finish:
The earthy peat stays on the tongue with the Johnnie Walker signature of a slightly ground pepper aftertaste.
Comments:
The whisky enthusiasts pick from the Johnnie Walker core range with a strong age statement and full malt contents it also provides possibly the best value. The only concern is there seems to be variation from bottling to bottling with some batches a lot more lifeless than others, which feels a strange rarity in the high level of consistency in the Johnnie Walker range.

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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