Tasting Notes: Johnnie Walker – Blue Label – whisky unplugged

The John Walker & Sons whisky machine has been running since their grocery opened in 1820. Whisky sales from the store led to them launching their own blended scotch whisky in 1865. What was originally their “Old Highland Whisky” went on to become recognised by its white label, and was later joined by its older…

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Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Umami flirts with the enigmatic umami character usually associated with culinary delicacies from first-class restaurants. The umami character is often described as the 'fifth Taste'. Master Blender Emma Walker was supported for this special bottling by 3-star chef Kei Kobayashi, who usually combines Japanese culinary art with French culinary art in his dishes and restaurants. Together, they brought together rare and hand-picked whiskies from inland and coastal regions of Scotland until the sweet and sour, complex and deep umami character with its meaty facets of this Johnnie Walker blended whisky was achieved.A glass of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami is ideal with a spoonful of caviar at the beginning or at the end of a successful feast. Caviar, with its high concentration of umami and mineral character, is particularly suited to unlocking the full depth of this unique blended whisky.