A nice bottling thats quite heavy on the Islay component - but not too peaty.

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 in 2013 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 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.

A nice bottling thats quite heavy on the Islay component - but not too peaty.

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

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label "Zodiac Collection" was launched in 2017 and consists of Johnnie Blue in specially designed bottles celebrating the Lunar New Year.

This bottle is the "Year of the Goat" design depicting one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals engraved onto a gold bottle.

The ultimate set of the famous Johnnie Walker Blue Label series for collectors. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the most highly sought after of the Johnnie Walker range, a whisky of superior blending and well-earned distinction.

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.

First came Johnnie Walker Black Label. Then came Double Black. And now you can try New Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Edition, third in the Black Label family and Exclusive to Travel Retail. The blend is unique expression of Black Label that is sweet, fruity and spicy This special release from our Master Blender Chris Clark is crafted from an exceptional selection of whiskies including three Speyside malts (Blair Athol, Cardhu and Strathmill) at its heart. The whisky goes through three casks. First it is matured in Whisky and Bourbon Oak casks and then finished in a Caribbean Rum Cask. The process harnesses their lively characters to awaken a new, rich, colourful and exciting flavor. The outcome, a wonderfully complex blend with layers of spice & ginger aromas, soft ripening orchard fruit, toffee, brown sugar and sweet vanilla with a hint of smoke.

Enjoy it on the rocks, with a dash of still or sparkling water or serve it in a tall glass as a unique Johnnie highball with the mixer like lemonade, ginger ale or peach iced tea, for an electric burst of bite and flavours. Serve on any occasion. Or this travel exclusive whisky can also be an impressive gift for someone who appreciates sophisticated and unique whiskies. The perfect gift to taste!

Tasting notes: A sweet, fruity and spicy interpretation of Johnnie Walker Black Label with just a hint of smoke. Finished in Whisky, Bourbon and Run casks

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Full-bodied indulgence with a charming, long finish.

Beautifully matured in American oak and Spanish oak casks for 18 years, this outstanding Single Malt not only brings to life the natural vibrancy of Speyside but embodies a distillery?s devotion to its craft.