Whisky Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare - Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker, Blue Label, Ghost and Rare, Speyside (Écosse), Blended Malt, Scotch Whisky

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SP_129
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Tasting notes for the "Blue Label" Blended Scotch Whisky Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich - Johnnie Walker

  • EYE: With a deep amber hue, the "Ghost and Rare" presents an elegant visual spectacle in the glass. Golden reflections underscore the richness of this exceptional elixir, whose enigmatic name evokes mystery and rarity.
  • NOSE: On the nose, complex aromas intertwine, blending delicate floral notes, hints of red fruits, and subtle smoke. The presence of the rare single malt from Pittyvaich adds a woody and spicy dimension to this olfactory symphony.
  • MOUTH: Tasting this blend reveals a palate of exceptional richness. Flavors of golden honey, roasted cocoa, creamy vanilla, and candied fruits dance on the palate, accompanied by a subtle spicy touch. The velvety texture gives way to notes of melted oak, creating a tasting experience of remarkable depth.

 

In short: This "Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich" embodies the encounter between the rarity of single malts and the art of blending by Johnnie Walker. A subtle tribute to the "ghost" distillery of Pittyvaich (closed in 1993), which imparts a unique and intriguing personality to this whisky. This blended Scotch Whisky can age gracefully for several decades. A bottle to savor over time to discover the evolution of its complex flavors. Pair it with dishes such as a selection of aged cheeses, smoked salmon appetizers, dark chocolates with red fruits, spicy tapas, and vanilla desserts.

Other cuvées from this distillery: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Johnnie Walker Red Label, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, Johnnie Walker Double Black, Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Years, Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years, Johnnie Walker King George V, Johnnie Blonde, Johnnie Walker Blue Label "Year of the Rabbit", Johnnie Walker Blue Label "Limited Edition", Johnnie Walker King George V "Lunar New Year", Johnnie Walker Red Label "Limited Edition", Johnnie Walker Black Label "Limited Edition", Johnnie Walker Gold Label "Limited Edition", Johnnie Walker Blue Label "Legendary Eight", Johnnie Walker Celebratory Blend, Johnnie Walker Bicentenary Blend, Johnnie Walker "Icons" Limited Edition...

Product Details
SP_129

Data sheet

Format
70 cl
% vol.
43,8 %
Packing
Individual case
Origin
Speyside, Scotland
Type
Scotch
Distillery
Johnnie Walker
Subtype
Blended Malt
Producer: Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker

The art of blend

 

It was in 1820 in Scotland that John Walker had the idea of ​​selecting malts of various characters in order to create a whiskey with a unique taste, richer and more balanced. When his father, a farmer, died, John Walker invests his entire inheritance in the opening of a shop in which he sold a whiskey made from different malts that he blended to create a palette of tastes and flavors that may be reproduced identically. The art of blending was born.

If the spirits distillation results from a defined process, the blending only relies on human skills, those of the Master Blender. On the shelves of his grocery store we could find, among the other single malt whiskies, a quickly popular "Walker's Kilkmarnock". He died in 1857, leaving his son Alexander a prosperous business. In 1865, Alexander Walker developed with his son, Alexander Walker II, the "Walker's Old Highland" whisky, which gave the family business a bump in notoriety.

The galloping industrial revolution brought the railway to the city of Kilmarnock and Alexander intended to seize the opportunity to publicize his mixture. He designed the square bottle, which was easier to transport in crates and above all more visible on store shelves, with a slanted label. He then had the ingenious idea of ​​hiring ship captains, so that they could carry his whisky wherever ships could navigate. Soon after, his unique blend became available worldwide.

In 1889, Alexander died, leaving the business to his sons, Alexander II and George, master blender and shrewd businessman respectively. In 1909, Alexander and George decided to rename their new line of whiskeys after the colors of their respective labels. The Johnnie Walker Red Label and the Johnnie Walker Black Label were born. Around this time, Tom Browne, a very well-known young illustrator at the time, sketched an idea for a logo on the back of a menu, while they were having lunch together.

Alexander and George immediately embraced the image of "the striding man". Suddenly, John Walker the Victorian grocer became Johnnie Walker, the Edwardian dandy. At the end of the 20th century, the innovative whiskeys of Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label were joined by Johnnie Walker Blue Label. This award-winning line continued to grow, with the recent appearances of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and Johnnie Walker Platinum Label.

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