Johnnie Walker King George V

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.

Rarity reflected in every drop. Johnnie Walker King George V has been created to celebrate the monarch who granted their first Royal Warrant in 1934. Makers drew on our archives to hand-select whiskies from distilleries that existed during his reign. This includes some of the rarest in their reserves, including irreplaceable casks from the now-closed Port Ellen distillery. Much like its namesake, it has a great depth of character and elegant reserve.

Fruity, creamy palate entry. Creamy notes of caramel, manuka honey and a hint of very refined wood smoke. Allspice and nutmeg develop. Nutty finish with a surge of salt caramel and biscuity malt.

Closed in 1983, Port Ellen has since become one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world. Increasingly rare, spirit produced at the distillery demonstrates some of the finest character found on the island of Islay.