Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve

Country: Scotland

Region:

Type: Blended Scotch

Bottler: Diageo

ABV: 40%

Score: 93 Points

Johnnie Walker Gold Label ReserveGold Label Reserve replaces the old 18-year-old Gold Label in the Johnnie Walker lineup, and has many of the same characteristics as the original, but without the age statement. The nose is warm and buttery with allspice, honey, and a touch of caramel candy sweetness. The taste is surprisingly spicy with good cinnamon and cilantro notes, hints of black tea, lemon, and honey underneath and a touch of dark chocolate. The finish has a lemony tartness with lingering cinnamon spice balanced by a bit of honey, and is very long and smooth with a good overall balance.  (February, 2013)