One of the "limited" new expressions from Johnnie Walker, Blender's Batch Bourbon and Rye finish. Expect grain on this one. Its about $75, lets see if it holds to that price. Bottled at 40%abv probably colored. On the nose, very interesting: Ice cream vanilla, Banana influence of bourbon. At the same time i can feel the rye grain Sweet but a rye touch. Very interesting Spicyness very dim and pleasant, a cinnamon spicyness. Maybe some caramel too. Wet the walls of the glencairn to reveal wet rice and maybe soap, similar to bruichladdich. On the palate rye influence is enormous. A dry, spicy but mild dram, very grassy, hay-like and oily. Clove finish, with a little burning sensation, grain influence very present in this one. Adding a drop of water revealed "dulce de leche" ice cream. Much too watery on the palate and a grainy finish as if it were a haig club, grassy. Overall i give this dram a fair 81 over 100. I would not buy it again but it is not a bad dram.
Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish
About this bottle
This limited edition release from Johnnie Walker is part of their Blenders' Batch line of whiskies. This whisky is aged in first-fill bourbon and finished in former rye casks for an additional six months. The whisky is comprised from only five distilleries including Dufftown and the now-closed Port Dundas. Sold in 1L sized bottles, the whisky will be available in select markets including global travel retail beginning late April 2017.
Reviews
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The Rye nose right of the bat is so subtle yet obvious. Very nice finish.
Heavy rye, mild spice, creamy/vanilla, very smooth finish
Sweet, creamy and smooth
Great balance
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