Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
- Distillery
- Johnnie Walker
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £150
- Community rating
- 4.03 / 5 (33 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Smokey, Old Wood
- Description
- Johnnie Walker's XR 21 Year Old blends whisky from across the distiller's extensive stocks, reportedly including liquid from the now-closed Brora distillery, all selected according to notes left by Sir Alexander Walker himself. This rare 21-year blend represents a deep dive into Johnnie Walker's archive.
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ABV
40%
Age
21 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old is a 21-year-old blended from Johnnie Walker (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Holds a 4.0/5 community rating. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, vanilla, dried fruit, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Johnnie Walker's XR 21 Year Old blends whisky from across the distiller's extensive stocks, reportedly including liquid from the now-closed Brora distillery, all selected according to notes left by Sir Alexander Walker himself. This rare 21-year blend represents a deep dive into Johnnie Walker's archive.
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