Can I call this whisky a “huge disappointment”? The biggest possible disappointment? I have the Blue Label as a point of arrival, the Blue Label Ghost & Rare Port Ellen slightly below but always excellent, here instead we are on another planet. In negative. A whisky that I would define inconsistent on the nose: it seems to smell fresh air, without particular character, even here the Black Label or the Green wins, which cost more or less 1/10! On the palate a further disappointment: it seems to me to drink a corked wine, with a bitter aftertaste and no signs of smoke, which in the classic Blue Label is an exceptional characteristic. Medium-lasting, spicy and hot finish, not unforgettable. Whisky that absolutely lacks character, with a very cheap flavor. I am an huge JW Blue Label fan, but here the rating is very bad also considering the exorbitant price. _______________________________________________________________________ Posso definire questo whisky una “grandissima delusione”? La più grande delusione possibile? Ho il Blue Label come punto di arrivo, il Blue Label Ghost & Rare Port Ellen leggermente sotto ma sempre eccellente, qui invece siamo su un altro pianeta in negativo. Un whisky che al naso definirei inconsistente: sembra di annusare aria fresca, senza particolare carattere, addirittura qui vince il Black Label o il Green, che costano più o meno 1/10! Al palato una delusione ulteriore: mi sembra di bere un vino “tappato”, con un retrogusto amarognolo e nessun segno di fumo, che nel Blue Label classico è una caratteristica eccezionale. Finale di media durata, piccante e speziato, non indimenticabile. Whisky che manca assolutamente di carattere, dal sapore molto cheap. Il voto è pessimo in considerazione del prezzo esorbitante.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal
About this bottle
The third release in this limited edition series, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal is a blended scotch whisky made with a small number of closed distilleries in its makeup. Those closed distilleries include Cambus and Pittyvaich as well as the featured distillery, Glenury Royal which shuttered its doors in 1985. In addition to the closed distilleries, whiskies from Glen Elgin, Inchgower, Glenlossie, Cameronbridge, and Glenkinchie are also included. Available globally as of October 2019.
How it tastes
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Reviews
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Tropical fruit on the nose, ripe banana, caramel and smoke. Sweet on the tongue, Sherry notes prominent and finishes with peppery and vanilla notes. Lovely to drink - could be a little more complex.
Blended scotch with single malt flavor!
Smooth tastes expensive
Great scotch
Amazing.
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Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
