Hensman Grill And Bar
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Johnnie Walker Black Label is a blended scotch that even single malt snobs will enjoy. It’s a solid, reliable option that can be found behind most bars and in retail shops worldwide.
FAST FACTS
Classification
blended scotch
Company
Diageo
Distillery
Various, Scotland
Cask type
ex-bourbon and rejuvenated bourbon casks
Released
1909; ongoing
Proof
80 (40% ABV)
Aged
at least 12 years
Mash bill
malted barley
MSRP
$35
Awards
Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020; Gold, International Spirits Competition 2020
Pros
Just about any bar or liquor store that stocks whisky will have a bottle of Black Label handy. It’s solid and reliable, no matter how divey the locale.
There are few better introductions to peated whisky. The smoke is immediately noticeable, but it’s gentle and restrained, giving plenty of room to the sweet and malty flavors that also make up Black Label.
Cons
The very restraint that can make Black Label so appealing to scotch novices can make it seem a little boring and unappealing to drinkers who are looking for something a little more unbridled.
Tasting Notes
Color: An elegant coppery orange—Diageo uses caramel coloring in many of its whiskies, but assuming it’s done here, it’s not overdone. It’s not unusually dark for a whisky of Black Label’s age.
Nose: Light smoke is immediately recognizable, as are apricots, ripe peaches and malty grain, along with a touch of dry oak.
Palate: Sweet honey, caramel and vanilla are soon overlaid with a dry, gentle smoke. Wood and tart citrus make an appearance on the back of the palate. The smoke gradually intensifies as it moves throatward but never overwhelms. It’s restrained throughout.
Finish: An appealing combination of malt, lemons and oak, with a gentle alcoholic kick on the swallow that feels a bit stronger than its stated 40% ABV.
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