Celebrating this Chinese New Year, Johnnie Walker Blue Label announces the launch of Year of The Dog.

This limited edition design is inspired by the Dog as a symbol of prosperity and tells the story of Johnnie Walker and his clever canine companion journeying around the world, bringing good fortune to all as they rejoice in the arrival of the new year.

First launched to mark the opening of Johnnie Walker House in China, the coveted collection captures the auspicious delights of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese Zodiac.

Bringing together Scotland’s whisky heritage and stunning Chinese art in perfect harmony, each of the 12 bottles depicts one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. From the Rat to the Dragon and Rooster, each animal is elegantly engraved in 18K gold on Johnnie Walker’s signature square bottles.

First launched to mark the opening of Johnnie Walker House in China, the coveted collection captures the auspicious delights of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese Zodiac.

Bringing together Scotland?s whisky heritage and stunning Chinese art in perfect harmony, each of the 12 bottles depicts one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. From the Rat to the Dragon and Rooster, each animal is elegantly engraved in 18K gold on Johnnie Walker?s signature square bottles.

First launched to mark the opening of Johnnie Walker House in China, the coveted collection captures the auspicious delights of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese Zodiac.

Bringing together Scotland’s whisky heritage and stunning Chinese art in perfect harmony, each of the 12 bottles depicts one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. From the Rat to the Dragon and Rooster, each animal is elegantly engraved in 18K gold on Johnnie Walker’s signature square bottles.

Macleods 8yo Speyside Single Malt 40% reviewed at our Drma For Your Buck tastings May 2011:; Citrous yeasty nose, dusty bananas, sweet, complex, rich raisins, some sherry oak, varnish, pears, marmalade, rubber gloves, fruit cake, spice,leather, creaming soda, wood smoke, rumballs, cocnut, wet socks. Easy palate, liquorice allsorts, lively, bitter leather notes but caramel too. Sweet finish, sugar water, bitter oak, bourbon, pepper, green bananas, oily soap, short/medium length.;RWS/DMM;;A recognisable sherry character and subtle smokiness. On the palate it reveals its true complexity, leaving a dry and floral finish. Source www.ianmacleod.com

A balanced blend - it's richly aromatic, but is much dryer to the palate than you might expect. There are some neat marmalade and dark chocolate flavours, couple with some smooth sweet spice.Great blended dram.

Chivas Regal 12 yo Blend 40% reviewed at our Dram For Your Buck tasting May 2011: Creamy sweet nose, salt, sherry, coconut soap in fiji, apple curry, Xmas cake icing, marshmallows, summer, vanilla, maple, caramel, hard steel, toffee, perfume. Cocnut palate, banana, bourbon, sweet, Xmas cake. bittersweet finish, vanilla ice cream on rhubarb, brandy, cuban rum, short/med length. ; RWS/DMMColour : Radiant warm amber. Nose : An aromatic infusion of wild herbs, heather, honey and orchard fruits. Palate: Round and creamy on the palate, full rich taste of honey and ripe apples, with vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch notes. Finish : Rich and lingering. Source www.chivas.com

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Johnnie Walker whisky, is the world's favourite whisky, it was first produced by John Walker in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire in 1820. The famous Striding Man which appears on every bottle was first portrayed in 1909 and has continued ever since. A rich blend using only malts, drawn from the four corners of Scotland. Green Label with its rich gold amber appearance, this medium-full malt summons up a multiplicity of complex natural aromas. It starts on the seashore and drifts inland over moist moss and through evergreen forest. Then come the exotic notes of orange peel, stewed peaches, cooked black fruits and sour cherry. Four signature malts provide the key taste influences for this 15-year-old whisky. Talisker introduces power and depth of character, CAOL ILA contributes mystery and intensity, and at its heart Cragganmore provides a sweet maltiness, while Linkwood adds a final touch of finesse.

Aroma: Earthy aromas of light garden fruits, married with florals.
Taste: Rich wood notes with Highlands oak and cedar.
Finish: A smoky finish from peated island whiskies.

Alc 43%

A luxurious blend with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and a subtle smoky finish.