Tag Archives: Johnnie Walker

Mannochmore 1978-1996, 60.3% – Scott’s Selection

Posted on 25 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s always nice to find background information to certain bottlings. Like this label stating ‘oakwood casks’, contrary to all kinds of whisky that was matured in other kinds of wood. Oh, wait. That doesn’t exist in the world of Scotch… … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Black Label Islay Origin, 12yo, 42%

Posted on 3 November 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

There is no superlative to describing my wonderment at why this is bottled at 42%. Almost like someone wants to admit that bottling at a slightly higher ABV is better for flavor and depth compared to 40%, but doesn’t want … Continue reading →

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Two old Johnnie Walkers

Posted on 26 December 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

In a recent mega bottle share from someone else’s collection, I managed to get my hands on these two old blends. Generally blends aren’t too special, but when they were made several decades ago, you get into an entirely different … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Black Label, 1970s bottling, 40%

Posted on 25 September 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

About a decade ago, you could buy random bottles like this in auction just to spread the shipping costs over more than one bottle. I looked it up in the backlog of the auction site where I got this one … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, 18yo, 40%

Posted on 19 January 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been ages since I tried Johnnie Walker Gold Label, but that still is one of the most popular posts on my blog. A few years ago Diageo decided to phase that one out, and replace it with the Platinum … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and another, and another

Posted on 17 February 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A couple of months ago a guy from the Usquebaugh Society, let’s call him Martin, decided to share his stash of Johnnie Walker Blue Labels. He had three waiting for us. A 40% version from the naughties, a 43% version … Continue reading →

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Mortlach 1986, 27yo, 58.2% – SMWS (Spiced Champurrado, 76.112)

Posted on 28 May 2014 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I always wonder how they come up with the names on their bottles. Now, apparently, someone found notes of a chocolaty drink from Mexico in this dram and thought the name was apt. In this case, it’s actually something that … Continue reading →

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Top drams of 2012

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Just as I did last year, the last week of December is spent on reviewing everything that’s happened during this solar orbit. Yesterday I listed my favorite records of 2012, and today it’s time for the top whiskies. Again, like … Continue reading →

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