Johnnie Walker

The name Johnnie Walker is synonymous with whiskey and the name epitomizes quality and respect. Johnnie Walker was a grocer in Kilmarnock in the 1820's. He began to blend whiskey under his brand called Walker's Kilmarnock Whiskey and from then on he thrived and became world famous. The Red Label was launched by his sons in the early 1900's and as the company began to prosper Black Label was introduced by his grandsons. More recently other labels like the Gold Label and Blue Label have been introduced. Red Label is the flagship label of Johnnie Walker and is presently the biggest selling brand in the world. Personally I am not a ...  Read the complete review

For anyone out there that has not tried Johnnie Walker whisky all I can possibly say is you really don't know what you are missing. Even if you don't like whisky, JW is an extra special treat. That may sound silly but for most people who say they don't like whisky, it's probably because they tried Bells first. This is rather a strong whisky, not so much in alcohol content but a rather strong pungent flavour. If it has put you off whisky, don't let it! To start with I recommend you drink a little single malt, with some spring water added, gradually easing off with the water until its neat and then you can appreciate ...  Read the complete review

Johnnie Walker Whiskey is the finest whiskey available, but unlike any other luxery good you have to pay top dollar to enjoy the excellence. Johnnie Walker Red: This costs $32 for a fifth and is good in soda or on the rocks. Most bars carry this as it is the cheapest of the JW stable. Johnnie Black: This cost about $42 for a fifth. It is much harsher and it has a deeper charcoal flavor. It is not as smooth as the others. This is drunk straight or on ice. Johnnie Walker Gold: $68 per fith. In my opinion this is the best of the JW. It is silky smooth, great on the rocks or straight. It is awesome. The best whiskey in the world. Johnnie ...  Read the complete review