RE: Blind tasting... Where I do agree that blind tasting is the best way to determine your favorite whisky, I believe I would be unable to achieve valid blind results on these particular Johnnie Walker expressions because of how familiar I am with each of them. In my preparation for this review (as in all of my reviews) I try the whisky multiple times over weeks/months while taking detailed notes on smell and taste. If I did this review blind I would (for the most part) be able to tell which whisky I was tasting when I was tasting it, and therefore the test would not be 100% blind/valid. In my opinion and experience blind tastings only are accurate when you have not tried the particular whisky(s) before or are less familiar with them (see my live shows or "What's the best Pappy?" review). A blind tasting will give you a one-time result on your current preference on that particular day. However, I believe trying a whisky multiple times, getting to know a whisky, eliminating variables that could effect your palate (food/drink) by tasting on different days is the best way to review a product. I have tried many whiskies and I always make unbiased honest conclusions when scoring. Cheers, Jeremy.
Well said brother. Many don’t understand that a blind tasting is just the direct reflection of what’s pleasing or not in that given moment. Having a bottle and doing several tasting gives us he opportunity to provided a much more well rounded and educated perspective on the liquid at hand.
I was thinking that if you drink a certain drink alot you can tell which one it is. I think I could pick out my favorite whiskeys in a blind test. Great explanation! And my favorite tends to change from day to day as well.
I might have to say as a spicy/cinnamon/peppery fan red label does me well. A black or blue would be nice too. I don't mind the red. Kinda Chivas Regal Like
I would talk many 100 dollar (US) single malts over Blue. It’s not that I don’t like Blue. It’s just not very interesting and does not provide a really lasting impression. It’s well made to the point where it seems a bit...processed?
people who base their preference from the price are fools. that's why blind tests are the truest way. like vodka snobs always bragging about grey goose, yet they usually prefer Smirnoff red label in blind tests.
Because whisky is more important than your or other's life 😁. I think black label is best, because red and black label i ever drink. Black taste better than red
I'm a beginner to scotch. I tried Red label mixed with Sprite and thought it was good. Hits the head really nice. Haven't tried any other scotch though.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 I'm no beginner and I really like Red. Best thoroughly aired, add a tiny drop of water and you've got a great Scotch. My next favourite is Black and then Blue, but I can only afford 2/3 bottles of Blue each year.
You need to acclimate your palate to straight alcohol, it takes time. I would recommend adding water to bring the abv down so it's not as strong, then do a little less each time. Cheers :)
I think the Black, Double Black, and Green are the best bang for your buck in the lineup. But I would rate the Double Black below the Black. The peat smoke in the Double Black tricks people into thinking it is a better whisky, but in reality the Black is so well rounded and balanced for what it is, plus an age statement goes a long way in terms of quality, especially in blended stuff.
I am a closet liquor snob and my prefference is for the Green. It is super dangerously drinkable and I always stock up when it is on sale. I also like to offer it to newbies as a gateway scotch. Nothing wrong with the black either, for the price it punches well above its weight.
Green label! Definitely. It's a blend of 15, 15 year old single malt quality scotches, 4 of them being popular and highly reviewed: Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, and Linkwood. The result when you blend high quality scotches is you get one hell of a good aged scotch blend. While there are a few more interesting scotches for a lil bit more price. Green label is still a solid 4/5 rating in my books. And reasonably priced.
My favorite has got to be the Black Label. It has a special place in my heart: first whiskey I ever tried, we celebrated when my brother was hired for his first job! Thanks for the great and informative video.
@@SippersSocialClub no i dont think you make it up at all, i've seen vodka expert blind taste test 10 vodkas and put them in order from cheapest to most expensive vodka, i've seen natural water expert pinpoint what source spring water comes from a blind taste test. palettes can be trained but palettes can also be influenced by the label. it would be an interesting experiment to see which whisky you like based on a blind taste test without any influence from the label. make sure to put some real crappy cheap whiskys in there and some premium ones, everything from whiskys in plastic bottles, to single malts.
@@SippersSocialClub smellyhenry's point is well taken. It's called "confirmation bias" All reviews of the Johnny Walker brand by whiskey snobs are all the same. You conclusions are made before the tasting
I don't think I could do a true blind tasting of this range because I am very familiar with all the whiskies. I would be able to tell which one I was tasting (for the most part). Red and Double Black are obvious, Im pretty sure Id know the Black, 18 yr, and Blue. So doing it blind wouldn't yield true results IMO.
I never really ‘got’ whisky, which is sacrilege as I’m Scottish, but when I tried the Johnnie blue I was converted. Absolutely love it, and opened a lot of doors into the whisky world for me. The most important thing is everyone’s tastes differ, find the whisky that works for you, drink it in a way that works for you, and just enjoy it. Unfortunately my favourite just so happens to be the most expensive in the JW range :-)
Black or bust! Black is my fav not only because it is priced affordable, but Black is a really good sip on any given day. Good video, thanks for producing.
My favorite is definitely the Green Label. I was one of the people sad to see it go and elicited when I encountered it in my local Liquor store here in Denver. Thanks for the great lineup review!
I was gifted a bottle of JW Blue last week and my initial response was that of disappointment. Its so smooth there is literally ZERO alcohol burn. Which made me think its just a weak ass whiskey. Now, at 40% ABV it is pretty weak/mild but I suppose thats the point. Taste is indeed good and mouthfeel is great. After a week and tasting it a few more times I do believe it is very good, though not my favorite Scotch. That still goes to Lagavulin or Laphroaig as Im a peat lover. Dont expect Blue to blow your mind, expect it to get out of the way and give you a buzz with the least amount of interference. Thats the best way I can describe it, it just gets out of the way.
As a beginner I love the Black. The only thing is that it almost has no finish. Kinda what you described for the blue label. Otherwise I would preferred over the Gold and the Double Black.
Let's start with the Red. Ok... I'll give it a fair score. I can drink it. By the end: Everything except the red. It's a mixer. It's dog shit. I'm not drinking it. LOLOLOLOL
I quite like the red with a good dry ginger ale, it’s a bit rough on it’s own but somehow works really well with the dry. Neat, the double black is great value.
Yes! The red gets a lot of hate for being gasoline but I find it to be quite respectable when mixed and just "aggressive and young" neat but not horrible. I'd still take Red neat over many of the bourbons that get touted as being fantastic.
I have been drinking double black and platinum for many years and was my favorite for many years. But recently, I tried Glenmorangie 18 yrs and what a difference. I am not going back to JW. Glenmorangie 18 or 21 is going to be my drink !!
I have been drinking Black for many many years and find it very satisfactory. I tried Double Black when it first came out and found it superior but not always available for sale. I agree fully about Blue that it is too smooth and not worth the money. Red is really not a good drink.
Gold is my favorite followed by 18 and then Green. Blue is next followed by Black and then Red. I didn't like Double Black since it had too much smoke and peat. I avoided buying Red for the longest time due to negative reviews but I eventually tried it and enjoyed it.
I bought a sample pack with black through blue (no green)for an overnight train ride I was taking. Fun working through it over the 2 days. 18 and Double Black were my favorite. $40 dollars at Binnys beverage depot
My favorite is Johnnie Black. Never liked the taste of alcohol but the first time I tasted scotch I liked it was Johnnie Black.. I've had Red,Black, Double Black, Swing, Green and Blue but still like the taste of Black the best. Thank you for the video it was enjoyable. Hope I win
Out of the Walker collection Black Label is my favorite, it's so full-bodied and tasty (especially for it's price range). But outside of that Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig QC and Talisker 10 are my favorites.
Green was the best but they changed it about three years ago in 2015 or 16. It used to be a pure malt blend and it had a real cork now they changed the supply and it's a plastic cork. I heard the Asian markets demanded all of the product Japanese in Korean businessmen. Green was the best and you won't see it over here in the west anymore least not the old Goodwin with the real cork
@@SuperJuiceman11 I don't really mind about the cork anymore... other than it may say "care for our product"... but they know that and it may be marketing. Plastic corks do very well. In some uses they are far superior. I still say any cork beats a screw cap. But if a well designed (new design) screw cap was used I could change on that. Dang Japanese! :)
Agreed, followed by Green.... Red tastes like they mixed the peat into the final bottle. Gold & Blue are way over priced. The Double black is the best for the money.
Excellent review! Answered every question that I ever had about Johnny Walker even though I’ve only ever had Red & Black labels. The Red is my sentimental favorite only because it was the favorite drink of my dearly departed relative who often shared his numerous in WW2 while we sipped on splashes of Red label on the rocks. Thanks for posting.
The Platinum is one of my absolute favorites, but the Green, Black, and Double Black are great choices as well. Agree with your assessment , well done.
As someone who bought a mini pack of almost all of these except these for the first time,, I can say my favorite thus far was somewhere between the double black label and the gold reserve. I guess their particular tasting notes and aromas just matched well with my palate on that day better than the rest. Blue label was after those, but man, if only it were less expensive. Gold and black label were alright. I'd mark them down at the same rank as blue, but way less killer on my wallet. Red is... something I wouldn't mind mixing into stuff, but maybe not drinking straight.
A totally agree with your Blue and Green notes. Blue has an odd mouth feel in that it is so satin. Blue finish vanishes, and I was as surprised as you seemed to be. Great review. My only comment is that Black has a strong tanned leather note that I think needs mentioning. Maybe it's just my tastebuds, though. Green is my fav, though I haven't tried DB, 18, or Gold. Time to head to lcbo for gold to add to my collection. I see that Diageo has started putting out Mortlach again and will have to comb through your reviews after finding your channel. Cheers!
I agree. I like double black the best. I was introduced to Green label in 2009 at a Technology Conference. At the Jacob Javitts there was a Johnny Walker booth, in the middle of a “sea” of technology booths. The theme of the conference was outsourcing jobs… which was kind of depressing but Johnny lifted up our spirits.
my review of johnny walker - nose : smells like whiskey, palate: taste like whiskey. Must drink! :) - I enjoyed this video. I drink black and blue. I can tell the difference between the two but after 5 drinks, everything taste the same.
Haven't got into too many scotches yet. Been eyeballing a Johnny walker to try for the price after this video I'll skip red and start with black. Great review.
customers were right to be outraged because of discontinued green label. Its the best bang for the buck. Red is great for poisoning your enemies or removing paint.
Normally get laughed at for drinking scotch at such a young age, my favourite walker has to be probably green, not too cheap not too expensive and can happily sip that all night, find it refreshing without a mixer
You get lauged at for having a good taste and pallet mate. I started on whisky at 18 and tried all the basic stuff and quickly moved up and by 19 I was drinking most of the decent whisky in this review. Most people that are 18 or 19 drink spiced rum, vodka and other stuff that either has no flavour or is just pure sugar, they can laugh all they want the jokes on them.
Yep same i got my taste for scotch at 16 im now 18 and the amount of looks i get when i order whisky at a bar is pathetic. Most of it is from fat old skinheads who drink 6 pints of stella every day
Gravemind exactly, jokes on them. Ill sip and enjoy my lovely warming scotch responsibly while they can go and chug Strawberry fucking Bacardi outside Mcdonalds till they get alcohol poisoning. Its stupid how whisky gets a bad rap when whisky drinkers are the most relaxed and responsible drinkers there are
I prefer the Double Black or the 18 year old Platinum myself. I don’t care much for Red, except when mixed; as you astutely pointed out, it’s best when mixed. Black is one I’ll mix with soda as opposed to drinking it neat. The Double Black’s smokiness makes it a neat sipper for me. I did not realize that the 40% ABV was a result of dilution with water. That explains why I never have been impressed with any of the Johnny Walkers neat WITH a splash of water. It appears it’s already bottled that way. lol 😆All in all, the two I mentioned as my winners with Black as a distant third, are my go to Scotch is because of their ubiquitous nature. That does not mean a better grade or more peat and smoke endued Scotch is not worthy of my consideration. The ones I enjoy are just not found unless I’m frequenting a higher end establishment. As a musician playing in local clubs, the better Scotches are not always available.
Some friends and I went through the range once. Then we went a step beyond.: our favorite was when we blended the Double Black with the Blue. Combine a little more smoke with the Blue's mouth feel.
Nice review. The whole lineup is fairly diverse. My two favs are green label (always in the cabinet) and the 18 year old for various occasions. I find those two to really be up there for blends, even beating out the blended single malts, like Balvenie doublewood and Macallan triple cask. Both of which I like very much. Throw in some Japanese whiskeys, and the competition gets stiff. Hibiki harmony is another good one, too.
My favorite is the Green, I noticed they used Taliskers in the blend, but I buy the double black far more often just because of the price. The 18 year old is a close third mainly cuz I am cheap
Great overview and I'd have to agree. For my budget and my tastes, the Black Label is my go to. Green if I'm in a more fruity mood and 18 if I'm splurging.
Green Label is definitely my go-to in the JW line. I couldn't agree more on the Blue, the nose is spectacular but the taste is less pleasing and the finish...well, what finish. It disappears completely. All JW (in my opinion) aren't known for a long lasting mouth finish, but the Blue is especially disappointing, especially given the price.
Honestly. I love Johnnie Black. It's been my go to for years I love it neat with water and as a call brand in a blood and sand. But.....I'm so glad I live in the US B/c there is no way it's a $50 bottle.
For me the best Johnnie Walker price-quality-ratio is the Blender's Batch Red Rye finish. Great stuff for 30 € and you probably get it much cheaper outside Finland. Otherwise I dont buy much Johnnie Walker-products because there are much better options for the same price.
First time I tried JW Blue, I was staying at a Marriott in Dallas. I'd taken my kid and her girlfriend to the anime convention over there and I was bored out of my mind (no offense to the anime connoisseurs out there, when I was coming up it was all just called cartoons). I decided to give it a go because I'd always seen it at the store, but wasn't gonna buy a bottle at that price without trying it first. It was a nice treat to have on occasion, but on my budget it's relegated to a very rare treat and not a regular indulgence. I like the Gold a lot, I like Black a lot, never had green. Platinum is good too. But I tend to stick to the Glenlivet. 12 for regular sipping, 18 for celebrations.
Platinum 18 yr old, my favorite Scotch whiskey to this day. Still haven't tried the blue or green label, but that 18 man. I'm a bourbon guy raised in KY, but to this day the JW 18 which is the second to last on your table is my favorite whiskey in terms of scotch. An is up there with even some of my favorite bourbon whiskeys. Sometimes being a bourbon guy it Hurts my pride knowing that I almost like that JW Scotch better than alot of high end bourbons.
Taj Peterson in all honesty I’m a sincere creature of habit. Been drinking black/blue strictly for years. Obviously there’s no comparison from the 2, I just prefer the black. The double black came off gimmicky
Bro really good video! I just feel ur missing an element to judge on. The smoothness of the whiskey is important too. The higher up the price ladder you go - I find the easier it is to drink. The Platinum label is my favourite not based on price but just how crazy smooth it is. Its so smooth it can slide uphill! Great video tho appreciate the unbiased opinions.
Nice and spot on. Only the Blue, it has the most oak, smoke taste and it goes down so smooth, kinda disappears...then smoothly raises up again. That is what I find most distinctive for the blue. Regardless, its too expensive.
RE: Blind tasting...
Where I do agree that blind tasting is the best way to determine your favorite whisky, I believe I would be unable to achieve valid blind results on these particular Johnnie Walker expressions because of how familiar I am with each of them. In my preparation for this review (as in all of my reviews) I try the whisky multiple times over weeks/months while taking detailed notes on smell and taste. If I did this review blind I would (for the most part) be able to tell which whisky I was tasting when I was tasting it, and therefore the test would not be 100% blind/valid. In my opinion and experience blind tastings only are accurate when you have not tried the particular whisky(s) before or are less familiar with them (see my live shows or "What's the best Pappy?" review). A blind tasting will give you a one-time result on your current preference on that particular day. However, I believe trying a whisky multiple times, getting to know a whisky, eliminating variables that could effect your palate (food/drink) by tasting on different days is the best way to review a product. I have tried many whiskies and I always make unbiased honest conclusions when scoring. Cheers, Jeremy.
Well said brother. Many don’t understand that a blind tasting is just the direct reflection of what’s pleasing or not in that given moment. Having a bottle and doing several tasting gives us he opportunity to provided a much more well rounded and educated perspective on the liquid at hand.
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I was thinking that if you drink a certain drink alot you can tell which one it is. I think I could pick out my favorite whiskeys in a blind test. Great explanation! And my favorite tends to change from day to day as well.
I might have to say as a spicy/cinnamon/peppery fan red label does me well. A black or blue would be nice too. I don't mind the red. Kinda Chivas Regal Like
I'm rather disappointed. It is possible to get multiple tastes from one drink to another with out something between drinks to clean the pallet.
I like the Black, I've tried the Blue but for $300 I want to hear angels sing when I take a sip
depends on where you live, 150$
I would talk many 100 dollar (US) single malts over Blue. It’s not that I don’t like Blue. It’s just not very interesting and does not provide a really lasting impression. It’s well made to the point where it seems a bit...processed?
I used to work in Asia and they had blue label almost every night at the Karaoke and everyone except me was mixing it with coke or soda.
people who base their preference from the price are fools. that's why blind tests are the truest way. like vodka snobs always bragging about grey goose, yet they usually prefer Smirnoff red label in blind tests.
@@egads2 LOL
A friend's blue label is best!
haha, so true
By far... haha
ROFL..
i drank that with cola and a frind of mine told me that its called rape lol :D
I have been always saying that.
Dont drink while driving... you might spill the whiskey.
Or get blamed for an accident caused by a texter.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not if you drink directly from the bottle
Because whisky is more important than your or other's life 😁. I think black label is best, because red and black label i ever drink. Black taste better than red
Priorities
Its easy to find an expensive whisky you like. The real trick is to find a cheap one you truly enjoy.
Definitely. I think it's easy to find good value whiskies to
Wisdom
I’m still looking
@@j.k.8537 hankey bannister,tulamore dew
Jameson
I did the taste blindfolded but after the 3rd bottle i was talking about my divorce and my alcoholism problem😁
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Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Yes, you can compare Mary Jane! She was always big and fat!
Phil Weatherley its obvious u know nothing what you talk about
The “lack” of finish on the Blue Label is exactly why I like it.
It’s a polite whiskey ☺️
blue is best!
I agree. I hate the throat burning finish of most hard liquor but the blue label doesn't have that and it's so smooth.
Red Label is best if you like your whisky to taste like it was distilled through a tyre
And that's on a good day. Dreadful stuff. I tried the double black and actually enjoyed it.
Red is SO bad, can't imagine anything but for cocktails. Need to step up to Black which is actually fine.
I'm a beginner to scotch. I tried Red label mixed with Sprite and thought it was good. Hits the head really nice. Haven't tried any other scotch though.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 go with single malt when it comes to scotch but if you gotta go with blended...Chivas Regal.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 I'm no beginner and I really like Red. Best thoroughly aired, add a tiny drop of water and you've got a great Scotch. My next favourite is Black and then Blue, but I can only afford 2/3 bottles of Blue each year.
Him: can smell alot and different flavors.
Me: i can smell alcohol alcohol and alcohol
You need to acclimate your palate to straight alcohol, it takes time. I would recommend adding water to bring the abv down so it's not as strong, then do a little less each time. Cheers :)
Let's go. Drinks on me.
Lmao
Same here
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I think the Black, Double Black, and Green are the best bang for your buck in the lineup. But I would rate the Double Black below the Black. The peat smoke in the Double Black tricks people into thinking it is a better whisky, but in reality the Black is so well rounded and balanced for what it is, plus an age statement goes a long way in terms of quality, especially in blended stuff.
Good point
Green Label hands down. 100% malt. Age statement. Most depth, and a long finish.
Seems like they have flavor profiles for everyone, which is really cool.
I am a closet liquor snob and my
prefference is for the Green. It is super dangerously drinkable and I always stock up when it is on sale.
I also like to offer it to newbies as a gateway scotch.
Nothing wrong with the black either, for the price it punches well above its weight.
Agree. 100%
Red label it’s for partying with your friends, when you don’t have time to smell it.
And when you don’t have enough money😂
Green label! Definitely.
It's a blend of 15, 15 year old single malt quality scotches, 4 of them being popular and highly reviewed: Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, and Linkwood. The result when you blend high quality scotches is you get one hell of a good aged scotch blend. While there are a few more interesting scotches for a lil bit more price. Green label is still a solid 4/5 rating in my books. And reasonably priced.
Agree! It’s in my top 3 of daily drinkers
I've tried every one of these and by far, prefer Green Label .
That’s what I would say.
Yup.
I Prefer Double Black to green.
Green and double black are the ones I like
Does anyone like Gold?
In a wine shop
Me: how much for a bottle of Blue Label bro?
Salesman: 400 USD..
Me: oh that's no problem bro..
give me bottle of Bacardi though..
Hahhahahahahah
lol
😂😂😂 true story
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It’s about 135 on special at BevMo 150 normal price
Great video sir I’m just starting my journey with this brand I’m sticking with the black 12 year old enjoying it!! 😊
Blue is the perfect bottle gift for thank you’s and apologizes. It’s expensive but it doesn’t feel like a bribe
Kenneth Mckay apologies*
Andrew Cornejo Thanks!!! Have a cookie 🍪
@@kbtken you're welcome
My favorite has got to be the Black Label. It has a special place in my heart: first whiskey I ever tried, we celebrated when my brother was hired for his first job! Thanks for the great and informative video.
thanks, cheers!
every taste review video should be done blind, so we know they aren't just talking out their ass
its true, i just make it all up
@@SippersSocialClub no i dont think you make it up at all, i've seen vodka expert blind taste test 10 vodkas and put them in order from cheapest to most expensive vodka, i've seen natural water expert pinpoint what source spring water comes from a blind taste test. palettes can be trained but palettes can also be influenced by the label. it would be an interesting experiment to see which whisky you like based on a blind taste test without any influence from the label. make sure to put some real crappy cheap whiskys in there and some premium ones, everything from whiskys in plastic bottles, to single malts.
@@SippersSocialClub smellyhenry's point is well taken. It's called "confirmation bias" All reviews of the Johnny Walker brand by whiskey snobs are all the same. You conclusions are made before the tasting
I don't think I could do a true blind tasting of this range because I am very familiar with all the whiskies. I would be able to tell which one I was tasting (for the most part). Red and Double Black are obvious, Im pretty sure Id know the Black, 18 yr, and Blue. So doing it blind wouldn't yield true results IMO.
well said!
Just caught the review, love the whiskey. I’ve only had the red, the black and the rye. Have to say the black label is the best!
I never really ‘got’ whisky, which is sacrilege as I’m Scottish, but when I tried the Johnnie blue I was converted. Absolutely love it, and opened a lot of doors into the whisky world for me. The most important thing is everyone’s tastes differ, find the whisky that works for you, drink it in a way that works for you, and just enjoy it. Unfortunately my favourite just so happens to be the most expensive in the JW range :-)
I've tried a number of JW whiskies and the Black Label remains my all time favorite. A great tipple for any occasion.
100% agree. Black Label is the best
Black label is the whisky that got me into whisky
Blue for me haha
Same
Same here
yep me too
Same for me. Have been trying to talk myself into trying the Blue but havent yet.
Black or bust!
Black is my fav not only because it is priced affordable, but Black is a really good sip on any given day.
Good video, thanks for producing.
My favorite is the Johnnie Walker Black. Can't beat the price and definitely better than the red.
My favorite is definitely the Green Label. I was one of the people sad to see it go and elicited when I encountered it in my local Liquor store here in Denver. Thanks for the great lineup review!
Legend has it he's still waiting for that finish
Joshua Deleon 😂😂😂😂
I was gifted a bottle of JW Blue last week and my initial response was that of disappointment. Its so smooth there is literally ZERO alcohol burn. Which made me think its just a weak ass whiskey. Now, at 40% ABV it is pretty weak/mild but I suppose thats the point. Taste is indeed good and mouthfeel is great. After a week and tasting it a few more times I do believe it is very good, though not my favorite Scotch. That still goes to Lagavulin or Laphroaig as Im a peat lover. Dont expect Blue to blow your mind, expect it to get out of the way and give you a buzz with the least amount of interference. Thats the best way I can describe it, it just gets out of the way.
Green Label is Talisker, Linkwood, Caol Ila, and Cragganmore in various percentages. No Clynelish. Green is also the best because of a lack of grain.
Where do you get that information? would be curious to know what's in Blue or Gold for example
Paladin Ludwig Theres a thing called google...
Green label is the Incredible Hulk. I’ve had the blue label and still prefer green.
@@vgmrevisited832 I concur!
Green is my Favorite!
As a beginner I love the Black. The only thing is that it almost has no finish. Kinda what you described for the blue label. Otherwise I would preferred over the Gold and the Double Black.
Let's start with the Red. Ok... I'll give it a fair score. I can drink it.
By the end: Everything except the red. It's a mixer. It's dog shit. I'm not drinking it.
LOLOLOLOL
Super agree with you! Red tastes like rust 😆
IMO, Green is gives the best bang for the buck.
EXPENSIVE😅
I quite like the red with a good dry ginger ale, it’s a bit rough on it’s own but somehow works really well with the dry.
Neat, the double black is great value.
Yes! The red gets a lot of hate for being gasoline but I find it to be quite respectable when mixed and just "aggressive and young" neat but not horrible. I'd still take Red neat over many of the bourbons that get touted as being fantastic.
Green label fan! Was bummed when they discontinued it for those few years...
I have been drinking double black and platinum for many years and was my favorite for many years. But recently, I tried Glenmorangie 18 yrs and what a difference. I am not going back to JW. Glenmorangie 18 or 21 is going to be my drink !!
I agree glenmorangie all the way
Keep exploring Glenmorangie is the tip of a very big iceburg...
For me Johny walker double black is best.
According to it's Age, Taste & Price.
Its a perfect, practical, blended scotch whisky.
I feel Green Label is the best among the range, considering the cost factor. But Red Label + Club soda is awesome if you are on a budget!!
Love the green. Love the island green as well--excellent value on that one. Great review, subbed!
I have been drinking Black for many many years and find it very satisfactory. I tried Double Black when it first came out and found it superior but not always available for sale. I agree fully about Blue that it is too smooth and not worth the money. Red is really not a good drink.
Gold is my favorite followed by 18 and then Green. Blue is next followed by Black and then Red. I didn't like Double Black since it had too much smoke and peat. I avoided buying Red for the longest time due to negative reviews but I eventually tried it and enjoyed it.
I bought a sample pack with black through blue (no green)for an overnight train ride I was taking. Fun working through it over the 2 days. 18 and Double Black were my favorite. $40 dollars at Binnys beverage depot
That's awesome!
I’ve had Red, Black, and Double Black. Favorite of the three is Double Black. But I’ll drink Red neat all day.
I don’t think red is as bad as people like to say nor do I think Green is as good as people like to say.
@@smoothoscillator1 Agreed
My favorite is Johnnie Black. Never liked the taste of alcohol but the first time I tasted scotch I liked it was Johnnie Black.. I've had Red,Black, Double Black, Swing, Green and Blue but still like the taste of Black the best. Thank you for the video it was enjoyable. Hope I win
Out of the Walker collection Black Label is my favorite, it's so full-bodied and tasty (especially for it's price range). But outside of that Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig QC and Talisker 10 are my favorites.
Peat head, I love it!
The green is my favorite. The the black has a place in my heart since it was the 1st bottle I bought (could afford) when I was 21 lol.
Black Label was a favorite of Christopher Hitchens. The Blue Label tempted Leo McGarry.
"Mr. Walker's amber restorative" !
Also saddam hussein and Mahmood Abbas.
Assholes but they have good taste.
Green is the best tasting ive been drinking it for years
I like the Green. 'Cause I'm not much a fan of blended Scotch.
Hows the liver holding up?
Green was the best but they changed it about three years ago in 2015 or 16. It used to be a pure malt blend and it had a real cork now they changed the supply and it's a plastic cork. I heard the Asian markets demanded all of the product Japanese in Korean businessmen. Green was the best and you won't see it over here in the west anymore least not the old Goodwin with the real cork
@@SuperJuiceman11
I don't really mind about the cork anymore... other than it may say "care for our product"... but they know that and it may be marketing.
Plastic corks do very well. In some uses they are far superior.
I still say any cork beats a screw cap. But if a well designed (new design) screw cap was used I could change on that.
Dang Japanese! :)
@@Mikey-ym6ok i find your comment pathetic grow up kid
Double Black is my fave in their lineup.
Agreed, followed by Green.... Red tastes like they mixed the peat into the final bottle. Gold & Blue are way over priced. The Double black is the best for the money.
Double black is a bit too spicey for me, Black is my personal fave
Same here 😃
@@eriklensherr3657 just had it last night for New Year's Eve.
Yup, Double Black all day.
12:41 "without a doubt" scotch so good gave him a Scottish accent
I'm cognac drinker but I had Blue label from a friend and was amazed how smooth it is. I'm gonna get bottle for my bar
Excellent review! Answered every question that I ever had about Johnny Walker even though I’ve only ever had Red & Black labels. The Red is my sentimental favorite only because it was the favorite drink of my dearly departed relative who often shared his numerous in WW2 while we sipped on splashes of Red label on the rocks. Thanks for posting.
Having tried all of them, the best for me is the double black.
I've had Red to Gold range but I keep going back to Double Black! I also actually prefer the Red over the standard Black.
The Platinum is one of my absolute favorites, but the Green, Black, and Double Black are great choices as well. Agree with your assessment , well done.
Thanks, cheers !
This is awesome! Huge fan of the Green label. Appreciate the detail and the full lineup. Thanks Jeremy!
Thanks Jason! I've had a few different Greens and some are smokier than others, this particular one was not as peated as others. Cheers!
YES! Green Laben is by far the best. There is also a more expensive one called Island Green Label, I advice you to avoid it.
Been saying this for a long time. Green label is simply the best JW taste wise and price wise. I just love it.
My fav Johnnie Walker overall is definitely blue label and black label as a runner up.
Blue too expensive for me, not a fan of the Gold and will only have the Red with coke (coca-cola not cocaine).
no coke wtf
I mix with coke as well not Pepsi
Red is shit. Rather sniff some coke :D
*W H Y N O T B O T H ?*
Red is meant to be mixed
As someone who bought a mini pack of almost all of these except these for the first time,, I can say my favorite thus far was somewhere between the double black label and the gold reserve. I guess their particular tasting notes and aromas just matched well with my palate on that day better than the rest. Blue label was after those, but man, if only it were less expensive. Gold and black label were alright. I'd mark them down at the same rank as blue, but way less killer on my wallet. Red is... something I wouldn't mind mixing into stuff, but maybe not drinking straight.
I'd have to agree the green is the best value. But if you want to ease into peated Scotch, double black is a fine start.
A totally agree with your Blue and Green notes. Blue has an odd mouth feel in that it is so satin. Blue finish vanishes, and I was as surprised as you seemed to be. Great review. My only comment is that Black has a strong tanned leather note that I think needs mentioning. Maybe it's just my tastebuds, though.
Green is my fav, though I haven't tried DB, 18, or Gold. Time to head to lcbo for gold to add to my collection.
I see that Diageo has started putting out Mortlach again and will have to comb through your reviews after finding your channel.
Cheers!
Now do this blind folded and see if you arrive at the same numbers
@Phil Weatherley He's still looked down upon and never invited to anything in his line of business.
@Phil Weatherley
That sucks. They got called out and now they're mad smh.
Do you mean this?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/20/english-sparkling-wine-beats-champagne-in-paris-blind-tasting/
I have a fondness for the black label because it was the first scotch that I ever tried.
I find all of them amazing especially if they’re free.
I agree. I like double black the best. I was introduced to Green label in 2009 at a Technology Conference. At the Jacob Javitts there was a Johnny Walker booth, in the middle of a “sea” of technology booths. The theme of the conference was outsourcing jobs… which was kind of depressing but Johnny lifted up our spirits.
my review of johnny walker - nose : smells like whiskey, palate: taste like whiskey. Must drink! :) - I enjoyed this video. I drink black and blue. I can tell the difference between the two but after 5 drinks, everything taste the same.
haha! so you start with the blue, then move to the black ?
@@SippersSocialClub exactly! Save me like $50 a shot after i get a little tipsy :)
Agreed.
FYI Johnnie Walker although blended is still Scotch, so it must be spelt whisky, not whiskey
Every second of watching your reviews is worthed👌🏻👌🏻 and how you organize your review is very easy to remember even after a while. Great job✌🏻
Thanks, cheers!
You have inspired me. Today I will make my own degustation - Red -> Black -> Double Black -> Gold -> Green - 18YO -> Blue.
Haven't got into too many scotches yet. Been eyeballing a Johnny walker to try for the price after this video I'll skip red and start with black. Great review.
Good call, cheers
I don't know how the video host got all those flavours from sipping JW red, it's an ok cooking whisky. and about $35-40 in Australia
customers were right to be outraged because of discontinued green label. Its the best bang for the buck. Red is great for poisoning your enemies or removing paint.
Haha, cheers :)
Normally get laughed at for drinking scotch at such a young age, my favourite walker has to be probably green, not too cheap not too expensive and can happily sip that all night, find it refreshing without a mixer
You get lauged at for having a good taste and pallet mate. I started on whisky at 18 and tried all the basic stuff and quickly moved up and by 19 I was drinking most of the decent whisky in this review. Most people that are 18 or 19 drink spiced rum, vodka and other stuff that either has no flavour or is just pure sugar, they can laugh all they want the jokes on them.
Yep same i got my taste for scotch at 16 im now 18 and the amount of looks i get when i order whisky at a bar is pathetic. Most of it is from fat old skinheads who drink 6 pints of stella every day
Gravemind exactly, jokes on them. Ill sip and enjoy my lovely warming scotch responsibly while they can go and chug Strawberry fucking Bacardi outside Mcdonalds till they get alcohol poisoning. Its stupid how whisky gets a bad rap when whisky drinkers are the most relaxed and responsible drinkers there are
My favourite is black but red the best value despite the haters. Much better than a lot of other whiskys in the price range.
Green Green Green!!! Great video Jeremy - enjoyed it!
I prefer the Double Black or the 18 year old Platinum myself. I don’t care much for Red, except when mixed; as you astutely pointed out, it’s best when mixed. Black is one I’ll mix with soda as opposed to drinking it neat. The Double Black’s smokiness makes it a neat sipper for me. I did not realize that the 40% ABV was a result of dilution with water. That explains why I never have been impressed with any of the Johnny Walkers neat WITH a splash of water. It appears it’s already bottled that way. lol 😆All in all, the two I mentioned as my winners with Black as a distant third, are my go to Scotch is because of their ubiquitous nature. That does not mean a better grade or more peat and smoke endued Scotch is not worthy of my consideration. The ones I enjoy are just not found unless I’m frequenting a higher end establishment. As a musician playing in local clubs, the better Scotches are not always available.
Gold and Green are my favourites. Thanks!
As an Expat who works and travels around the world, we drink Double Back, unless some one else is paying then it is Blue :)
Some friends and I went through the range once. Then we went a step beyond.: our favorite was when we blended the Double Black with the Blue. Combine a little more smoke with the Blue's mouth feel.
interesting! ill give that a go
Nice review. The whole lineup is fairly diverse. My two favs are green label (always in the cabinet) and the 18 year old for various occasions. I find those two to really be up there for blends, even beating out the blended single malts, like Balvenie doublewood and Macallan triple cask. Both of which I like very much. Throw in some Japanese whiskeys, and the competition gets stiff. Hibiki harmony is another good one, too.
My favorite is the Green, I noticed they used Taliskers in the blend, but I buy the double black far more often just because of the price. The 18 year old is a close third mainly cuz I am cheap
I have tried the black, double black, and green. All great. Green is lovely and smooth.
Double black and green are my fave.
Swing is my favorite cheapo.
Great overview and I'd have to agree. For my budget and my tastes, the Black Label is my go to. Green if I'm in a more fruity mood and 18 if I'm splurging.
Green Label is definitely my go-to in the JW line. I couldn't agree more on the Blue, the nose is spectacular but the taste is less pleasing and the finish...well, what finish. It disappears completely. All JW (in my opinion) aren't known for a long lasting mouth finish, but the Blue is especially disappointing, especially given the price.
I'm definitely a green label guy to
Please try North Korean Samilpo Red and Black label they are the best and most valuable whiskys ever destilled!
I'm a real big fan of the Green Lable!
Honestly. I love Johnnie Black. It's been my go to for years I love it neat with water and as a call brand in a blood and sand. But.....I'm so glad I live in the US B/c there is no way it's a $50 bottle.
Green Label is by the far the superior product in my opinion, especially when considering the price variance.
Yep, especially when compared to double black.
I agree, green is a great drink.
For me, the Green is usually my go-to out of the range. Just drinking the 200 Celebratory Blend and it’s superb. Cheers.
For me the best Johnnie Walker price-quality-ratio is the Blender's Batch Red Rye finish. Great stuff for 30 € and you probably get it much cheaper outside Finland. Otherwise I dont buy much Johnnie Walker-products because there are much better options for the same price.
First time I tried JW Blue, I was staying at a Marriott in Dallas. I'd taken my kid and her girlfriend to the anime convention over there and I was bored out of my mind (no offense to the anime connoisseurs out there, when I was coming up it was all just called cartoons).
I decided to give it a go because I'd always seen it at the store, but wasn't gonna buy a bottle at that price without trying it first. It was a nice treat to have on occasion, but on my budget it's relegated to a very rare treat and not a regular indulgence. I like the Gold a lot, I like Black a lot, never had green. Platinum is good too.
But I tend to stick to the Glenlivet. 12 for regular sipping, 18 for celebrations.
Love the Green label, great review!
Thanks, cheers!
Platinum 18 yr old, my favorite Scotch whiskey to this day. Still haven't tried the blue or green label, but that 18 man. I'm a bourbon guy raised in KY, but to this day the JW 18 which is the second to last on your table is my favorite whiskey in terms of scotch. An is up there with even some of my favorite bourbon whiskeys. Sometimes being a bourbon guy it Hurts my pride knowing that I almost like that JW Scotch better than alot of high end bourbons.
I prefer black opposed to the double black to be honest
double black is a gimmic, diagio invented it when they lifted the embargo on asia, they couldnt keep up with the black label production
Taj Peterson in all honesty I’m a sincere creature of habit. Been drinking black/blue strictly for years. Obviously there’s no comparison from the 2, I just prefer the black. The double black came off gimmicky
Double black is too smoky i prefer the regular black too
Mike Mike that’s the word I was searching for. Smoky.
Double black tastes like burnt ash
Bro really good video! I just feel ur missing an element to judge on.
The smoothness of the whiskey is important too. The higher up the price ladder you go - I find the easier it is to drink. The Platinum label is my favourite not based on price but just how crazy smooth it is. Its so smooth it can slide uphill!
Great video tho appreciate the unbiased opinions.
Him: Smells like apple pie
Me: Smells like a good time
Nice and spot on. Only the Blue, it has the most oak, smoke taste and it goes down so smooth, kinda disappears...then smoothly raises up again. That is what I find most distinctive for the blue. Regardless, its too expensive.
blue is the best but not for the value. green is the go to of the walker line up.
Exactly what I’ve been telling everyone!!
I have all the flavors except double black and 18 year old but will try them
Thank you I also notice you like the black and blue the most
you are missing a lot with the double black, it's my favorite for the money
Black label Is the one I Like the most.
Juguemos a la Guerra its in the top 5 for sure
Great review! Am partial to Double Black ( Smokey.) will have to try the 18 yr old.. I agree about the Blue- taste doesn’t last.