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
- John Walker & Sons' 2016 Private Collection blends 100 casks of rare, aged stock from now-closed grain distilleries including Port Dundas and Carsebridge with light, fruity Highland malts. Limited to 8,888 numbered decanters, it represents a window into Johnnie Walker's reserve inventory.
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ABV
43%
Age
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Style
Blended
✦ 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.
John Walker & Sons' 2016 Private Collection blends 100 casks of rare, aged stock from now-closed grain distilleries including Port Dundas and Carsebridge with light, fruity Highland malts. Limited to 8,888 numbered decanters, it represents a window into Johnnie Walker's reserve inventory.
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