This happens naturally when the cereal germinates, so hot water is added and the mixture warmed up until it thinks it’s time to grow. I bought a bottle of this when it was first released and didn't feel it offered anything over the std JWBL. I'm not going to pretend that it tastes like the medicine cabinet on a deep sea trawler during a heavy storm in the Malin seas but it tastes of Islay, albeit in a less 'challenging' form, and has great balance.

Apples, pears and orange zest bring freshness while creamy vanilla and spice bring a softness and sweetness to the tongue. The casks are one of the most important things to affect the colour and flavour of the finished whisky. Enjoy it on the rocks, with a dash of still or sparkling water or serve it in a tall glass as a unique Johnnie highball with the mixer like lemonade, ginger ale or peach iced tea, for an electric burst of bite and flavours. Laphroaig and the now expensive Lagavulin are my preference (smoke, peat, iodine, TCP, seaweed, tar, the Full Monty) and I never, ever drank blends. Offshore Island deliveries will take longer than two days including Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Scottish Highlands and Islands and Scilly Isles.

Please see our terms of use and cookie notice for more information on how we handle your personal data. When creating Johnnie Walker Double Black the house style of Johnnie Walker Whiskies is evident with their big taste and trademark smokiness.

Johnnie Walker Double Black is a full-bodied whisky, with an intense smoky character and layers of spice, inspired by our iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label. Johnnie Walker Double Black is an intense, full-bodied Scotch created as a smokier interpretation of the iconic Black Label. Wonderfully long, warming finish, smoldering spice from oak-aged casks, powerful lingering smokiness.Peaty taste, rich with raisins, fresh apples and a tropical orange flavour combined with creamy vanilla. The rise of the single grain is eagerly anticipated as the next wave in the spirits industry-and Haig Club Deluxe is at the forefront of the movement. I'm a relative noob to Scotch, but so far in my short journey it looks like JWDB is going to be my "go to". Black Label boasts superior depth and complexity, with a smokier, fuller flavor than other deluxe blends.

Or this award-winning scotch whisky can also be an impressive gift for someone who appreciates sophisticated and smoky whiskies.

This was the character that was developed by three generations of Walkers in the nineteenth century, and owed much to the Walker's proximity to the West Coast whisky producing regions that were traditionally home to the most strongly flavoured single malts. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!