Description

Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 40%          Age: No Age Statement        Country: Scotland

The brand Johnnie Walker was first created in 1820 by John Walker, a green grocer from Kilmarnock in Scotland. The Excise Act was introduced in 1823 relaxing strict laws on distillation and reduced the heavy taxes on distillation and the sale of whisky. John Walker sold blended malt and grain whiskies from his grocery store and as he did not have a brand of his own started to use his own name on the labels selling the blended malt as ‘Walker’s Kilmarnock Whisky.

In 1860 the brand’s signature logo was introduced by Alexander Walker, a square bottle. This meant more bottles could fit into the same space and the bottles were less likely to break. The label was also introduced where it was applied at an angle of 24 degrees upwards left to right and allowed text to be made larger and more visible.

In 1893 the Cardhu Distillery was purchased and this meant a steady run of Johnnie Walker could be produced with thoughts and plans for expansion. The Walker brand purchased Coleburn Distillery, Clynelish Distillery, Dailuaine Distillery and Talisker Distillery. In 1923 Mortlach Distillery was purchased and shaped the Walker strategy.

Created by Emma Walker, Master Blender at Johnnie Walker, giving the well known Black Label reserves aged in ex-wine, PX and Oloroso Sherry and bourbon barrels and caramel rich expressions from Roseisle to produce a new Black Label full of sweet and fruity notes. Bottled at 40% Alcohol by volume.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet and fruity, caramel toffee and spice.

Palate: Vanilla honey, molasses and red berries and more subtle spice.

Finish: Medium length sweet finish.