Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse is a limited celebratory edition, made for anyone after the very best. A rare blend, with velvety notes of honey, spice and fine woods, in a bottle whose exclusive design is dedicated to the “Year of the Horse”. A rare chance to treat yourself, or someone else, to an iconic whisky made for true connoisseurs.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse celebrates the elegance and the power of the “Year of the Horse” with one of the most sought-after editions in the Johnnie Walker range. Blue Label Year of the Horse is a limited-run whisky that holds the essence of luxury: a blend of very rare malt and grain whiskies, selected from distilleries that can no longer be found. The bottle, enriched with artwork dedicated to the sign of the Horse, makes this edition a collector’s piece to display and keep. Ideal as a prestigious gift or as an addition to a collection of fine spirits, it is a rare chance to enjoy an iconic whisky in its most exclusive guise.
Deep gold with amber reflections, clear and bright, hinting at the richness of the blend.
The nose is elegant and layered. It opens on soft notes of acacia honey, vanilla and ripe fruit (peach and candied pear), followed by touches of delicate citrus. Deeper nuances then emerge: cocoa, sweet spice, caramel and a light hint of peat and smoke, typical of the Johnnie Walker style but extremely refined.
The palate is enveloping, velvety and surprisingly balanced. The first sensations recall dark chocolate and dried fruit, alongside accents of toasted malt and notes of almond. The middle reveals shades of old oak, oriental spice, honey and light smoky notes that give depth and character. The complexity grows sip after sip, without ever becoming too much.
The finish is long, clean and remarkably fine. Echoes of spice, aromatic woods and an elegant smoky touch linger and slowly fade, leaving a pleasant silky feel. A harmonious and noble combination, made to express the best of the Johnnie Walker tradition in a collector’s version.
Origin: Scotland
Ageing: n/a
Alcohol: 40%
Size: 70 cl
Producer: Johnnie Walker
Type: Blended
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