Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky owned by Diageo. It is one of the most widely distributed blended Scotch whiskies in the world, sold in almost every country, with annual sales of over 223.7 million bottles in the year 2020.
Johnnie Walker was established in 1820 in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
In the 1860s, John Walker's son and grandson expanded and established its presence worldwide.
In 1906, Johnnie Walker became the first whisky to use the distinctive square bottle.
In the 2000s, Johnnie Walker expanded its product line with various blends and limited editions.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label is a blend of over 30 single malts and is aged for at least 12 years. It has a smooth and rich taste with hints of vanilla, toffee, and smoke.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a blend of rare and expensive whiskies, with some aged over 50 years. It has a complex and delicate flavor with notes of dark chocolate, peat smoke, and dried fruit.
Johnnie Walker Red Label is a blend of over 30 single malts and is aged for at least 3 years. It has a bold and smoky flavor with hints of spice and honey.
Johnnie Walker can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks, but it is often used in cocktails, such as a Johnnie Ginger (Johnnie Walker Red Label and ginger ale) or a Black Manhattan (Johnnie Walker Black Label, sweet vermouth, and bitters).
Once opened, Johnnie Walker Blue Label should be consumed within 6 months to maintain its quality.
Johnnie Walker is a Scotch whisky, which must be made in Scotland according to specific regulations.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is aged for at least 12 years and has a more complex and smoother flavor than Johnnie Walker Red Label, which is aged for at least 3 years and has a bolder and smokier flavor.
No, Johnnie Walker only produces blended Scotch whiskies, which are a blend of single malt and grain whiskies from different distilleries.