John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2016 Edition)
- Distillery
- Johnnie Walker
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £500
- Community rating
- 1.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood, Sherried
- Description
- 43% ABV with a cool £500 price tag invites skepticism. It's a blend with notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood'. Hard to say if one rating justifies the cost.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£500
✦ Neatly Summary
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2016 Edition) is a blended from Johnnie Walker (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
43% ABV with a cool £500 price tag invites skepticism. It's a blend with notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood'. Hard to say if one rating justifies the cost.
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