Whisky Forum - Johnnie Walker Black 12 year

Quaich1 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 7:54 pm Post subject: Johnnie Walker Black 12 year

This is one I have not tried yet. Jim Murray rates this one at a huge 95.5 for what it's worth. I would appreciate your comments from your personal experience with this expression. Also, how does it compare let's say to the Johnnie Walker Black and Double Black?
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Darwin · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 10:27 pm Post subject:

JWB is a good blend, but I would not rate it nearly that high. Maybe an 85+ would be more realistic to me. JWB was my dram of choice after I move on from Chivas, Pinch and other blends There is nothing really wrong with it and I do like it in a bar, but there is nothing overly interesting about it. I seem to remember it being a blend of up to 40 different whiskies. The many posted reviews seem accurate to me, I do taste bits of fruit, floral, sweetness, old smoke and vodka. Being a Diageo product I would think Talisker and Caol Ila are part of the mix. It is also much nicer than the Red IMHO.
I have not had the double black, I think Ralfy has a review of it posted in the last year or so.

Quaich1 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 10:35 pm Post subject:

Darwin · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 11:40 pm Post subject:

percyhedgehog · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:21 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I believe stardard Black Label carries the 12 year age statement, and Double Black has none. Those are the only two black labels.
That being said, I've had the standard 12 year, and it's very easy drinking. Light smoke and smooth. That was my first blend and I could accept a glass happily.
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Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: