Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- Distillery
- Johnnie Walker
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £30.5
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- 40% ABV and no age statement for Johnnie Walker Black Ruby suggest a standard blend. 'Sherried' and 'Cooked Fruit' notes might appeal to some, but it's untested by critics. Priced at £30.5, it might be just another bottle. Nothing to write home about, really.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£30.5
✦ Neatly Summary
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is a blended from Johnnie Walker (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Excellent everyday value.
40% ABV and no age statement for Johnnie Walker Black Ruby suggest a standard blend. 'Sherried' and 'Cooked Fruit' notes might appeal to some, but it's untested by critics. Priced at £30.5, it might be just another bottle. Nothing to write home about, really.
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