Johnnie Walker Island Green

As the world’s most widely distributed blended Scotch whisky, selling over 130 million bottles a year, Johnnie Walker has a long and rich history. John Walker was a Scottish grocer based in Kilmarnock who, despite being tee-total himself, produced and sold a brand of whisky called Walker’s Kilmarnock Whisky.

A rare combination, showcasing a greater influence of Island malts – most prominently Caol Ila – those who have tried Johnnie Walker Green label will find Johnnie Walker Island Green to be a smokier, more intense expression of the original.

The nose opens with notes of fruit, coffee and a hit of earthy smoke as well as some gentle caramel notes. The palate is very nice with notes of griddled apricots, drying spice, dates and a little milk chocolate leading to a medium finish with notes of charred oak, raisins and red apple.