Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s
- Distillery
- Johnnie Walker
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £99.99
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- With an ABV of 40.0%, this Johnnie Walker Red Label from the 1970s offers a nostalgic dive into 'Old Wood' and 'Malt Extract' notes. A rating of 4.5 from just 2 tasters suggests either hidden gem or acquired taste. The cask details may be sparse, but the price of £99.99 elevates its status among collectors. Hard to say without tasting it, but at this price, it could be a steal.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£99.99
✦ Neatly Summary
Johnnie Walker Red Label - 1970s is a blended from Johnnie Walker (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — vanilla, malt extract, toasted, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
With an ABV of 40.0%, this Johnnie Walker Red Label from the 1970s offers a nostalgic dive into 'Old Wood' and 'Malt Extract' notes. A rating of 4.5 from just 2 tasters suggests either hidden gem or acquired taste. The cask details may be sparse, but the price of £99.99 elevates its status among collectors. Hard to say without tasting it, but at this price, it could be a steal.
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