WHAT IS THE BEST JOHNNIE WALKER? THE TRUE TEST!

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  • Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
  • What is the best Johnnie Walker scotch whisky? We blind sample the 7 main core-range Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies, but will a Red Label from the 1970's out preform all of them? PLUS, Ralfy goes off in this latest Benromach 10 review! Is chill filtering preventing Benromach from being the Springbank of the North? We discuss why distilleries bottle they way they do. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 35.
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    The Johnnie Walker Expressions Tasted in this video:
    Johnnie Walker Red
    Johnnie Walker Black
    Johnnie Walker Double Black
    Johnnie Walker Gold
    Johnnie Walker Gold 18 Year
    Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 Year
    Johnnie Walker Blue
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  • @vanveenmatt
    @vanveenmatt Рік тому +2

    I've only tried the red, black, and green label, but I've tried many other whiskeys. The green label is definitely a nice whiskey. I would recommend that for a first try of Johnnie Walker.

  • @dccoletrain
    @dccoletrain Рік тому +4

    I miss when Green was cheap… haha I’ve been tempted to try the double black especially since Green is hard to find around here

  • @greenvalley651
    @greenvalley651 Рік тому

    nice review, chilling , cheers to you guys from Arkansas

  • @saschaoswald480
    @saschaoswald480 Рік тому

    Great rant gentlemen!
    Tried James Eadie Trade Mark X recently and found it to be a very interesting blend, for me it has a nice Campbeltown influence too. Price wise it sits between the black and green JW.

  • @heatontom1
    @heatontom1 Рік тому

    lol great video! I had great fun with you guys! see you guys in the annivesary video

  • @SickStyle201
    @SickStyle201 Рік тому

    Glad to see you two doing well, still on the hunt for Hibiki 21 for my old man 😅

  • @dondimonte9935
    @dondimonte9935 Рік тому +1

    before I watch the video, I am a fan of the Green Label.

  • @royn8032
    @royn8032 Рік тому

    Great job guys. You should never have to defend yourself from anyone. Just do your thing and let go of the haters as they will never change=(....I personally really appreciate both of you and you have really helped me on my journey

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Roy. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

    • @royn8032
      @royn8032 Рік тому

      @@WhiskyInThe6 The really odd thing (and good for me I guess) is I preferred black over all the others in a blind

  • @nebulusnebulus6503
    @nebulusnebulus6503 Рік тому

    the Green costs 37 euros (37 dollars aprox) here in Spain (Europe) and is the best example of whisky for the masses but enjoyable for the whisky nerdies.

  • @mariodervishi
    @mariodervishi Рік тому

    Great video guys. Appreciate you sharing your thoughs…
    Kindly asking, if you can, please do a rundown of Woodford Reserve lineup…

  • @MrPsiman
    @MrPsiman Рік тому +3

    Johnnie Walker Blue is the best whisky ever. Springbank is pure swill. McDonalds make the best hamburgers also and Pizza Hut pizza is the most authentic Italian pizza ever

  • @hoodwiser7652
    @hoodwiser7652 Рік тому

    For me the Double Black is both a decent drink and priced well enough to be worth it, and would definitely be my choice from the flight. If the XR21 was there then it’d be a different story.
    I’m always worried about if/when my own personal favorite distilleries get Springbanked and I think your counter argument to Ralfy’s is a very valid concern: Benromach could potentially make malt as good as Springbank but then what use is that if it’s as difficult and as expensive to find?
    In my country (Taiwan) there’s a limited amount of Springbank, the designated importer puts secondary prices on it, you occasionally get private store sales but, except for one amazing place, they’re marked up exorbitantly. For me it just doesn’t make sense in terms of both the tine and money it would cost so I just buy other stuff. Taiwan is a whisky loving country so, unlike a lot of Asia, there is still a really huge amount of choice and a lot of great stuff out there just waiting to be purchased and in that sense I’m very fortunate - I would say that Taiwan is the best country in Asia for whisky and, though I’ve never seen any whisky tuber visit, would imagine such a trip would be an incredible experience for anyone who enjoys single malt (if you love Bourbon it might not be so much fun).

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому

      I’d love to visit. Got to Kavalan and all that fun stuff. Perhaps when the kids are older. Cheers buddy

  • @shawnjdm7064
    @shawnjdm7064 Рік тому

    I haven't had the red, 18 or blue. My choice is green to.

  • @PeatLova
    @PeatLova Рік тому

    I miss making vids. You and Jeremy do a great jobs as combo. Hope you fellas are doing well. Keep em coming papi.

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому

      Thanks brother. Miss you guys. Cheers!

  • @eviltrain24
    @eviltrain24 Рік тому +3

    I came to identical conclusions for top 3. Picked up miniatures gift set from black to blue and I had the green on hand. 18 was tops and Green and Double Black tied for 2nd for me. That said, it's hard to justify the prices for all of them and can only see myself picking them up on sale.
    The biggest take away doing that lineup was that each bottle only had a half-step qualitative difference between adjacent bottles in the lineup. I was SO DISAPPOINTED in the Blue. If someone wants to try to the Blue, I'll tell them that the 18 is very close and buy that for half the price instead. If I ever see the 18 at Costco for $80, I'll pause and strongly consider picking up a bottle; though if I'm being honest, at least part of the reason for doing so is because the JW mystique and general public awareness.
    As for the requested comments, If I'm going to spend $150, $250 on a whisky, it's not going to Johnnie Walker anything ever. Give me an IB, an old age statement bottling.

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому

      I would probably suggest that the 18 is better.

    • @eviltrain24
      @eviltrain24 Рік тому

      @@WhiskyInThe6 I would agree. It got the highest score from me at (3.2/7). Unfortunately, a 3.2 is equivalent to a $30~$40 bottle on my spreadsheet. Makes buying any of them a hard sell for myself at least.

  • @darkoanton5
    @darkoanton5 Рік тому

    At CAD$80, the Green was a buy for sure. At CAD$110, I suppose it's okay for an all malt 15 year old scotch.

  • @Hexagonal_Crank
    @Hexagonal_Crank Рік тому

    Not blessed with patience, our man the Six XD

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому +1

      Did ok despite the lack of patience lol

  • @MrPsiman
    @MrPsiman Рік тому

    70’s Johnnie Walker black was very good and had whisky from Port Ellen and probably Brora in it. It’s why people hunt it. It’s got depth and probably has 20 year old stuff in it or older.

  • @cmbrn8315
    @cmbrn8315 Рік тому

    If the bottles were opened years ago, it will be very hard to blind guessing, especially the double black

  • @steveno7058
    @steveno7058 Рік тому

    Jane Walker 12 year is pretty good at almost 42% ABV

  • @danswank3378
    @danswank3378 Рік тому

    I would recommend doing a Distillery line like McAllen Glenfiddich or Glenlivet

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому

      Have a couple things for Macallan. Don’t buy enough of the other two.

  • @TheOneGlassMan
    @TheOneGlassMan Рік тому

    'celebratory blend' at 51% is also good (still available)

  • @donrumgay5200
    @donrumgay5200 Рік тому

    My two favorites are the Green Label and the 18 year old….tho if at a restaurant i will order the Black if that’s the best they have…

  • @listenu
    @listenu Рік тому

    Why is springbank not available in Ontario? Why would benromach not be available anymore? Not understanding. Also how can I join the SWS here in Toronto?!?!

  • @Caliban_80
    @Caliban_80 Рік тому +1

    I have to say, the green is the only one worth buying for me. Great value for a 43% 15 year blended. Around me it's $50-60 USD and I feel like I'd pay $75 if I had to.

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому

      Ya definitely a solid buy.

    • @cmbrn8315
      @cmbrn8315 Рік тому

      Couldn't agree more, for me is the best whisky in the $50 to $70 range

  • @superodfx
    @superodfx Рік тому

    Johnnie walker origins islay was so smoky good

  • @budzogan
    @budzogan Рік тому

    Do this to Chivas aswell. Would be cool.

    • @chrisruth7057
      @chrisruth7057 Рік тому +1

      The Chivas 25 year old is yummy😋

    • @budzogan
      @budzogan Рік тому

      @@chrisruth7057 ye. Actually i love 18 aswell.

    • @chrisruth7057
      @chrisruth7057 Рік тому +1

      @@budzogan The 18 year is a great deal at 105$ to mybe 110$👍

    • @chrisruth7057
      @chrisruth7057 Рік тому +1

      @@budzogan Just checked it's 115$ now

  • @TheOneGlassMan
    @TheOneGlassMan Рік тому

    great video guys, thanks. For me, Blade Runner 2049 at 49%...hands down, if you can find it ;)

  • @MrPsiman
    @MrPsiman Рік тому

    The only Johnnie Walker worth buying are the Green and the L.E. Jane Walker 10 year all malt that I may like more than the Green. Less peaty but more sherried and dirt cheap and higher ABV like the Green. On close out for $27 was a no brainer and bought a few just to have some decent cheapy stuff that is better than it’s price point and has a bit of complexity to it.

  • @superodfx
    @superodfx Рік тому +1

    Unless all go 46% unchillfiltered then we’ll have an abundance to pick from!

  • @Dafoodmaster
    @Dafoodmaster Рік тому

    Tasting different notes is like looking at individual objects in a still life painting.
    You can look at ‘Still Life with Cheese’ by Floris van Dijck and see apples, cheese, grapes, walnuts, bread, hazelnuts, pear, tea and olives. - you could also say "what the f are you taking about, looks like a damn painting to me."
    it's a difference of how willing you are to try to taste (or see) what you can - where the only real risk is that you're somehow "wrong" in a very subjective pursuit.

  • @chrisruth7057
    @chrisruth7057 Рік тому

    The 15 year old green label is probably the best deal at about 85$ when it comes to the best deal

  • @dondimonte9935
    @dondimonte9935 Рік тому

    I have a 1978 Red....unopenned....

  • @ironmantran
    @ironmantran Рік тому

    On MacSteve and SUmmerbank, tubers are victims of their own success . . . either way , the scotch industry wins. You are doing good things, too good. Keep tubing ! !

  • @JazznRealHipHop
    @JazznRealHipHop Рік тому +2

    Did a JW blind and Black, Double Black and Blue beat Green, Gold and 18 for me. To be fair I’ve never been a big fan of the Green even tho so many JW fanboys will tell you that’s the best of the core range. Who knows to each their own, cheers fellas thanks for this 🥃 Sidenote, also had the Red at a bar with very limited scotch options and was actually impressed, much better then the Clan McGregor bottle they also had 😆

    • @WhiskyInThe6
      @WhiskyInThe6  Рік тому +1

      Ya it’s not nearly as bad as ppl suggest.

  • @communistgreyman2078
    @communistgreyman2078 Рік тому

    It’s not single malt so none.

  • @dondimonte9935
    @dondimonte9935 Рік тому

    I will bet you gold is what failed as red years before.

  • @steveno7058
    @steveno7058 Рік тому

    McDowells #1 from India is the biggest seller worldwide. 270 million liters a year. Please review it!

  • @PlagueKing_LordFalix
    @PlagueKing_LordFalix Рік тому +1

    Actual first comment. Nice.

  • @chrisruth7057
    @chrisruth7057 Рік тому

    The red label is no good😖

  • @Mark-ww1ii
    @Mark-ww1ii Рік тому

    This was the 1st vid I've seen of these guys a honestly it was shambles, pretty unorganised. I hope you were drunk, lol

  • @edwinmeenda9171
    @edwinmeenda9171 Рік тому

    Talking too much guys

  • @dmitrijsbeliks9090
    @dmitrijsbeliks9090 7 місяців тому

    Disappointing. Just made me realise first video of Johnnie WALKER review was fake.

  • @jackthepickledhound
    @jackthepickledhound Рік тому

    Go woke and go broke, unless you're chill filtering and coloring and shipping to Asia.
    Against my principles, I bought a Diageo bottle this week. Lag11, Offerman @ MSRP. I was gifted A few Diageo bottles, including JW 18Gold and Double Black, Little Bay and some GOTs. I can't imagine any reason to open them. And I have no friends to re-gift.