I just bought my first bottle ever of JW Green Label 2023. How does this one differ from previous years? How many iterations of GL are there? I love it! I am learning to extract the scents such as vanilla and apple plus can clearly pick up the peat and oak. I tested with a few drops of water and was surprised how gentle it made the sipping. I did also enjoy it straight. Thanks for the rich insights!
Great to hear you enjoy this fine malt. There’s two current iterations: green label 15 and island green. It’s been around since perhaps 97, and every few years it changes somewhat due to both single malt availability/cask availability and consumer trends. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
More of a Talisker influence would make me happy! lol! Have an awesome weekend Mark! I will work on staying dry in very rainy Vancouver!! Rainier than usual! Arghhh!!
Hi Christine, I agree! It’s surprising the subtle changes they make. Haha I hope you stay dry and warm despite the weather! Blue skies and mild temperatures ahead in Winnipeg it looks like. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle I find it all so interesting Mark! Hey Winnipeg sounds lovely right now! Awesome! Have a fabulous weekend!! Thanks for the kind reply!! 🙂
Great review Mark. I really appreciated you taking your time, talking about previous releases , adding water, and walking us through all the layers. I want to jump up and pour the same expression, just to see if I can find what you find. Cheers!
Haha awesome comment Jon! I try - no 60-second abridged reviews here - I am glad we are on the same wavelength! I guess you’ve got some? I’d love to see your review! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle actually I don't right now. I had a place that was selling it for $49, and I kept thinking I needed to buy it. Sadly they are sold out and I can't bring myself to spend the $79 everyone wants now! Odd the way my mind works. Some day I'll pick it up though, you have shared its goodness over the years.
Great review, Mark! If the older edition of the Green was opened quite some time before the new edition, the added oxidation could be influencing the difference in nose and taste. I noticed that the addition of some water in your glass brought the peat smoke more forward in your description of the more recent bottling... Either way, there is going to be a bit of batch variation, but I trust that it won't stray too much from the concoction that we all.know and love... Slainte Mhath!
Thanks FQ! May I refer to you my previous Green Label Review - a ‘versus’ review comparing -1 version and -2 version. The current version with the white stripe is decidedly Speyside influenced but still a green label we can all love. Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Believe it our not I've yet to try a Green yet, Still have my old JW Blue and the Gold and Platinum . Need to revisit them, haven't had a Blended Scotch in awhile. Great review Mark and Cheers to you Sir
Hi Chris! I know, for some it’s a ‘next time’ Scotch. Your Johnnie Walker collection is pretty good! Time to revisit those? If you do get green ( btw island green review coming up soon) tell me what you think. Always a pleasure my friend. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Great video! It’s nice that you added water and reviewed the palate again with water. I have not had the green but black really comes alive with a little bit of water.
Hi Chris Muldoon, thanks so much! That’s I suppose my MO! There’s a Black Vs Double Black vid of mine out there but I’ll try Black again with some water. Thanks for the suggestion! Cheers🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Great review!!! I agree with you adding water brings in a little more smooth cream the slight peat goes away imo I prefer Johnny Green with no water no ice nothing beats the old original Johnny Green Label
@@WhiskyWhistle I noticed you gave Loch Lomond 12 a much higher greater than the new Johnnie Walker Green Label does that mean you prefer it over the green label
the new one in the green packaging is by far the best, it has the richest deepest flavour of the predecessors. It 's the most malty, woody and sweet.. also there isn't that alcoholic note in the finish like the previous one. I recommend you start a dram with a week whisky and then proceed with this one, it'll hit you with powerful flavour when you can appreciate just what it has to offer. Cheers
@@WhiskyWhistle I prefer the newest JWG in the green box.. it also seems most consistent while the others varied from bottle to bottle. Green is just fantastic in and of itself, best bang for buck in whisky in my opinion. Once again, try this experiment, a mild whisky (MUST BE A MALT THOUGH..not smoky) get your palette immersed with a mild, somewhat lacking malt whisky ..a cheaper one (they certainly have their place) then follow it up with a green, you'll be hit hard with such depth of flavour, barrel, you'l taste the smoke and everything it has to offer, it's a truly wonderful experience... I've found Green to be the one to get the experience with above even other more complex and stronger scotches.
I would probably go a point or two higher. But I was really intrigued by your distinguishing the old packaging from the new. (I've never had the new packaging.) Other than your tasting, do you have info that they also changed the blend when they changed the packaging? Nice job by the way Markus, really well detailed review.
Thanks TC! Let’s say I gave it the old college try! No, taste and smell were the only evidence of the flavour shift. I don’t think they’d mention, but there might be someone out there with some other evidence to the same conclusion. Upon opening this one my gut reaction to the scent was Speyside. The flavour followed with much lighter Islay and Skye presenting. Let me reiterate however that it works deliciously well. The wood management is clearly strong. It stands up nicely against any modern 15-16 year single malts - even more so than before. Would it not be fun to line up Green Labels from its inception to now and taste through the ages?! Hmm 🤔 hehe. You’re a gent! Hope you enjoyed a nice Burns Supper. I’ll partake tomorrow😋 Cheers from the 2nd coldest big city presently -25°C🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
I recently went to Portuguese restaurant and sat at the bar to have lunch when I noticed a row of JW on display. Their were 2 Johnnie Greens side by side, recognizeing one of them was from the older style from the labels I went with that one. When the lady tried to pull the cork off the 3/4 full bottle the cork broke and I thought it wasn't meant to be for a second but she managed to remove the cork with a cork screw. She then poured me a very generous amount in a sifter glass, I took out a small piece of the cork floating in my 12 dollar glass of whisky and introduced myself to the her saying Hello...How are you...quite well...thank you very much! When I tasted it I couldn't believe how good it was, especially with my top round steak and thinly sliced potato fries on special garlic gravey sauce. It was my most enjoyable meal in a long time. I bought a bottle of the green label a couple of weeks later and tried it again, the new green is very similar to the slightly older version with a bit more kick in the end, I really enjoy this Whisky and feel it's a good value and a must own.
This was a pleasure just to read! Glad you use The Nose nosing method. The older ones were tops for sure. Smart you chose that one. The new ones are very good as well... I do wonder if old bottle effect is good to the blended Malt and hence the improvement! Only time will tell... Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Thanks Bernard! Guess what? I have a bottle in my clutches now bwahaha 😈 I will do an Island Green review with a comparison with the original Green. Finally! I have wanted that forever but didn’t have access. Which do you prefer? Cheers🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Great to hear from you in NZ! Should be largely the same as blended Scotch takes much longer to drift than malts(except when they do a makeover!) Its still a great buy. 15 year old single malts are at least 10% more expensive and sometimes double the price or more! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
WhiskyWhistle Definitely worth the money! Personally I like scotch and whiskies with a little more spice or peat, but for what they were going for with it it came out smooth and highly drinkable. It reminded me of Glenfiddich, and maybe in my mind, would beat out Glenfiddich head to head.
To me, more of a bourbon drinker, but still love scotch....it is like I blended some Balvenie doublewood 12 with some Ardbeg 10. Does that sound ignoramus?
Brilliant review. Thanks for sharing it with us. The puffs of peat phrase is right on the mark. I opened my first bottle a few days ago and that’s an apt descriptor of how and when the peat makes cameos. Cheers.
Well done! I have a bottle of the JW15YO that us still unopened. (I just bought it a few weeks ago.) I now am quite a bit more eager to try it. Thanks for the video!
@@WhiskyWhistle I found that the bottle contained what the label promised. Your presentation was spot-on. The experience confirmed my belief that Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Y.O. offers exceptional value. It will be a permanent part of my regular rotation.
Thanks for getting back to me BBQDad! Good plan. Did I mention it is the most numerous bottle in my collection? 5 so far...good call. Grab em when they’re on sale. Seems to be twice yearly here! Cheers from Winnipeg🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Nice review Mark on the Johnnie Walker Green Label, never had it but have tried the Double Black and it was great. I might have to try it for a change with it's a Speyside notes with an undercurrent of peat. Cheers!
Thanks Mose! Yes you definitely have to try Green Label! It is definitely unlike Double Black but has a style all its own. Are you more of a peat man or a speyside/highland chap? Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Hi Hanshin! Thanks for the comment. You can get it sometimes at Emart or other big marts. It should be available st most whisky shops or “liquor department stores” 주류백화점 in Korea. Most certainly better whisky bars will have Johnnie Walker Green Label in hand to serve. Come watch the premiere in 4 hours! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Damn. I bought a bottle a few days ago thinking id be getting the older version. I don't like it. It's meek and uninteresting. Thank you for doing this review. Now I know why everyone WAS raving about this bottle. I imagine they won't be any longer. This is why I can't trust Johnnie. You just don't know what you're getting from bottle to bottle.
Hi Vazz Vegas, yes the formulae do change. In this case it’s likely a combination of success of their peaty malts plus a desire to appeal to the masses. The outcome is tasty for sure, just fresher and fruitier than previous editions. Linkwood is the driver here I suspect, and hey, Linkwood can be incredible. My suggestion to you is grab one, and then start looking for older editions. Except for the first green label, prices should be decent if there are auctions where you are. Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Yes! Since Coal Ila is in more demand it makes sense they may have reduced it in the blend. Wonder if we’ll see a similar shift in other JW, like Black Label. I wouldn’t mind more Clynelish in those blends.👍
@@WhiskyWhistle yeah, i wish all blends did it lol. I like to know as much about it as I can. I usually research bottles before I buy them, part of the fun.
hmm I should buy new one but I might prefer old one like you. anyway this good price whisky make us happy BTW, I really love island green which is duty free exclusive one. Cheets Mark :))
I am sipping the new edition of JWGL and I am liking it, but not loving it. Much less peat and smoke, but more grassy and waxy. Less viscosity. Taste thinner than the older version. Still a great scotch but I prefer the older version. I am certain I taste Clynelish; Waxy. I see the new Teacher's behind you. Are you planning to review it? Your Teacher's review is of the old version that was sweeter and less peaty.
Hi Christian, you’re on the money. And more Speyside, methinks. I still enjoyed it but enjoy it less than the last two iterations. Yes the Teacher’s will be featured soon - and yes nice and peaty with a good maltiness. Anything else you’d like to see on the channel? Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
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I always thought JW Green Label was the best bargain for JW.
It may still be! Island Green is also very nice.
I just bought my first bottle ever of JW Green Label 2023. How does this one differ from previous years? How many iterations of GL are there? I love it! I am learning to extract the scents such as vanilla and apple plus can clearly pick up the peat and oak. I tested with a few drops of water and was surprised how gentle it made the sipping. I did also enjoy it straight. Thanks for the rich insights!
Great to hear you enjoy this fine malt. There’s two current iterations: green label 15 and island green. It’s been around since perhaps 97, and every few years it changes somewhat due to both single malt availability/cask availability and consumer trends.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Thank you for your review Mark :)
I'm big fan of JWGL. I will try new edition soon.
Thanks Patrick! Let me know what you think.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
More of a Talisker influence would make me happy! lol! Have an awesome weekend Mark! I will work on staying dry in very rainy Vancouver!! Rainier than usual! Arghhh!!
Hi Christine, I agree! It’s surprising the subtle changes they make. Haha I hope you stay dry and warm despite the weather! Blue skies and mild temperatures ahead in Winnipeg it looks like. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle I find it all so interesting Mark! Hey Winnipeg sounds lovely right now! Awesome! Have a fabulous weekend!! Thanks for the kind reply!! 🙂
Great review Mark. I really appreciated you taking your time, talking about previous releases , adding water, and walking us through all the layers. I want to jump up and pour the same expression, just to see if I can find what you find. Cheers!
Haha awesome comment Jon! I try - no 60-second abridged reviews here - I am glad we are on the same wavelength! I guess you’ve got some? I’d love to see your review!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle actually I don't right now. I had a place that was selling it for $49, and I kept thinking I needed to buy it. Sadly they are sold out and I can't bring myself to spend the $79 everyone wants now! Odd the way my mind works. Some day I'll pick it up though, you have shared its goodness over the years.
Great review, Mark! If the older edition of the Green was opened quite some time before the new edition, the added oxidation could be influencing the difference in nose and taste. I noticed that the addition of some water in your glass brought the peat smoke more forward in your description of the more recent bottling... Either way, there is going to be a bit of batch variation, but I trust that it won't stray too much from the concoction that we all.know and love... Slainte Mhath!
Thanks FQ! May I refer to you my previous Green Label Review - a ‘versus’ review comparing -1 version and -2 version. The current version with the white stripe is decidedly Speyside influenced but still a green label we can all love.
Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Believe it our not I've yet to try a Green yet, Still have my old JW Blue and the Gold and Platinum . Need to revisit them, haven't had a Blended Scotch in awhile. Great review Mark and Cheers to you Sir
Hi Chris! I know, for some it’s a ‘next time’ Scotch. Your Johnnie Walker collection is pretty good! Time to revisit those? If you do get green ( btw island green review coming up soon) tell me what you think.
Always a pleasure my friend.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Having tired them all including the Blue I can say the green is the Best value for money in my opinion 👍🏽
Great video! It’s nice that you added water and reviewed the palate again with water. I have not had the green but black really comes alive with a little bit of water.
Hi Chris Muldoon, thanks so much! That’s I suppose my MO!
There’s a Black Vs Double Black vid of mine out there but I’ll try Black again with some water. Thanks for the suggestion!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Great review!!! I agree with you adding water brings in a little more smooth cream the slight peat goes away imo I prefer Johnny Green with no water no ice nothing beats the old original Johnny Green Label
Thanks Cc117! Yes, the older the better it seems.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle I noticed you gave Loch Lomond 12 a much higher greater than the new Johnnie Walker Green Label does that mean you prefer it over the green label
Cc117 cc117 yes even if the same price I probably would. At current prices I’d likely buy two LL12 and one Green a year.
the new one in the green packaging is by far the best, it has the richest deepest flavour of the predecessors. It 's the most malty, woody and sweet.. also there isn't that alcoholic note in the finish like the previous one. I recommend you start a dram with a week whisky and then proceed with this one, it'll hit you with powerful flavour when you can appreciate just what it has to offer. Cheers
Thanks for sharing this, Seth! So you prefer the newest version with the white stripe?
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Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle I prefer the newest JWG in the green box.. it also seems most consistent while the others varied from bottle to bottle. Green is just fantastic in and of itself, best bang for buck in whisky in my opinion. Once again, try this experiment, a mild whisky (MUST BE A MALT THOUGH..not smoky) get your palette immersed with a mild, somewhat lacking malt whisky ..a cheaper one (they certainly have their place) then follow it up with a green, you'll be hit hard with such depth of flavour, barrel, you'l taste the smoke and everything it has to offer, it's a truly wonderful experience... I've found Green to be the one to get the experience with above even other more complex and stronger scotches.
Just missed the premier, just got some of this recently and really like it. Cheers
Aww! Sorry to hear that Donner Pass whiskey!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Let's check out those legs.....heck yeah! Good stuff Mark! Cheers!
Hey S4D thanks for the comment! Haha legs baby.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
I would probably go a point or two higher. But I was really intrigued by your distinguishing the old packaging from the new. (I've never had the new packaging.) Other than your tasting, do you have info that they also changed the blend when they changed the packaging? Nice job by the way Markus, really well detailed review.
Thanks TC! Let’s say I gave it the old college try! No, taste and smell were the only evidence of the flavour shift. I don’t think they’d mention, but there might be someone out there with some other evidence to the same conclusion. Upon opening this one my gut reaction to the scent was Speyside. The flavour followed with much lighter Islay and Skye presenting. Let me reiterate however that it works deliciously well. The wood management is clearly strong. It stands up nicely against any modern 15-16 year single malts - even more so than before. Would it not be fun to line up Green Labels from its inception to now and taste through the ages?! Hmm 🤔 hehe.
You’re a gent! Hope you enjoyed a nice Burns Supper. I’ll partake tomorrow😋
Cheers from the 2nd coldest big city presently -25°C🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
I recently went to Portuguese restaurant and sat at the bar to have lunch when I noticed a row of JW on display. Their were 2 Johnnie Greens side by side, recognizeing one of them was from the older style from the labels I went with that one. When the lady tried to pull the cork off the 3/4 full bottle the cork broke and I thought it wasn't meant to be for a second but she managed to remove the cork with a cork screw. She then poured me a very generous amount in a sifter glass, I took out a small piece of the cork floating in my 12 dollar glass of whisky and introduced myself to the her saying Hello...How are you...quite well...thank you very much! When I tasted it I couldn't believe how good it was, especially with my top round steak and thinly sliced potato fries on special garlic gravey sauce. It was my most enjoyable meal in a long time. I bought a bottle of the green label a couple of weeks later and tried it again, the new green is very similar to the slightly older version with a bit more kick in the end, I really enjoy this Whisky and feel it's a good value and a must own.
This was a pleasure just to read! Glad you use The Nose nosing method. The older ones were tops for sure. Smart you chose that one. The new ones are very good as well... I do wonder if old bottle effect is good to the blended Malt and hence the improvement! Only time will tell...
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle Thanks Mark, Happy Holidays and Cheers!!!
Happy Holidays!
Great and thorough review. Maybe should compare the island green whisky to the latest green label as well? 😉
Thanks Bernard! Guess what? I have a bottle in my clutches now bwahaha 😈 I will do an Island Green review with a comparison with the original Green. Finally! I have wanted that forever but didn’t have access.
Which do you prefer?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle you really did it! Haha. For me I prefer the classic Green Label. The nose, the taste and finish is way more premium in my opinion
Heard the new 'recipe'/packaging JW Green was awful compared to the older version.
Hi Asambi! 5 years ago would be a little richer for sure. It is still very good and worth getting - it is very “speyside” now.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
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그죠 좀 더 부드럽죠? 근데 블랙 먹을 때 마다 잘 만들었다 생각나요. 마지막은 4월 비행기 타고 돌아왔을때! 그린은 열어 있는 병 두병 그리고 안 뜬 병 두병 ㅋ 아끼고 있어요 ㅎ cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
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Great review , thanks. I'm not sure which year of bottling etc I'm on now in NZ almost halfway through 2021 but it's nice stuff. Easy easy drinking.
Great to hear from you in NZ! Should be largely the same as blended Scotch takes much longer to drift than malts(except when they do a makeover!) Its still a great buy. 15 year old single malts are at least 10% more expensive and sometimes double the price or more!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Just found a bottle of it on sale near my office for $49.99 and figured I’d give it a go, Hope I’ve snagged an absolute steal here!
Thanks Andrew! A definite steal. How is it?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
WhiskyWhistle Definitely worth the money! Personally I like scotch and whiskies with a little more spice or peat, but for what they were going for with it it came out smooth and highly drinkable. It reminded me of Glenfiddich, and maybe in my mind, would beat out Glenfiddich head to head.
To me, more of a bourbon drinker, but still love scotch....it is like I blended some Balvenie doublewood 12 with some Ardbeg 10. Does that sound ignoramus?
Not at all. A Speyside region-defining malt plus a smoky coastal Islay. What would you think. 95:5 or 90:10?
Brilliant review. Thanks for sharing it with us. The puffs of peat phrase is right on the mark. I opened my first bottle a few days ago and that’s an apt descriptor of how and when the peat makes cameos. Cheers.
Much too kind. I think that is Johnnie Walker’s expert blending shining through. No one can say they’re unbalanced!!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Taste better than ten old one, love it.
Johnnie walker green label my favoriete. I hope you love it to
Hi Wesley I do enjoy it but worry about consistency!
Cheers from Winnipeg🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Well done! I have a bottle of the JW15YO that us still unopened. (I just bought it a few weeks ago.) I now am quite a bit more eager to try it.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you BBQDad463! Wow you are in for a treat. Come back and share your thoughts once you’ve opened it!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle I found that the bottle contained what the label promised. Your presentation was spot-on. The experience confirmed my belief that Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Y.O. offers exceptional value. It will be a permanent part of my regular rotation.
Thanks for getting back to me BBQDad! Good plan. Did I mention it is the most numerous bottle in my collection? 5 so far...good call. Grab em when they’re on sale. Seems to be twice yearly here!
Cheers from Winnipeg🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Hey Mark great review, the Walker Black & Green have been my favorite blended scotch's . Look forward to your next review, Slainte'
Thanks a lot Marque Padley! Nice to see you again. What’s your fave single malt lately?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Lately I've been hooked on Bunnahabhain 12 yo, and Port Charlotte 10 year old
Bunna 12 is fantastic. I need to get the PC 10 year. I reviewed a cask strength Port Charlotte a year and some ago. Yum!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
My favorite green label
Always a good sipper!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Great review I agree a few drops of water bring out the peat
CC117 sorry this is late! Love this with a little dash of water. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
The Mr. Rodgers of whiskey reviews.
Amazing to be compared to such an icon.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle I am glad you took it is a compliment. Cheers!
Needs a trolley 🚎 on the table
Nice review Mark on the Johnnie Walker Green Label, never had it but have tried the Double Black and it was great. I might have to try it for a change with it's a Speyside notes with an undercurrent of peat. Cheers!
Thanks Mose! Yes you definitely have to try Green Label! It is definitely unlike Double Black but has a style all its own.
Are you more of a peat man or a speyside/highland chap?
Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
@@WhiskyWhistle I would say I am a peat head, but sometimes a sherried Speyside is good for a change. Cheers! 🥃🥃🥃🥃
Good call! Enjoy the weekend🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle Happy Burns Night. And have a wonderful weekend! 😊👍👍🥃
Yes happy Burns Night! Going to a Supper/tasting tomorrow. You too enjoy the weekend🥃🥃🥃🥃🤚
Taste better than the old one, Love it.
You’re the exception, but of course everyone has their own tastes!
Great review spot on I was sipping mine while watching!!
So great to hear. A classic that is very good value! Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Cc117cc117 my new Mac 12 review: ruclips.net/video/e8MEaAYPFrI/видео.html
I've never seen Greenabel before.
Hi Hanshin! Thanks for the comment. You can get it sometimes at Emart or other big marts. It should be available st most whisky shops or “liquor department stores” 주류백화점 in Korea. Most certainly better whisky bars will have Johnnie Walker Green Label in hand to serve.
Come watch the premiere in 4 hours!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
I always say anyone who hates on johnnie never tried the green!!
Sometimes they’ve never tried any!!! Or one shot of red as a teen and a bit of Mom or Dad’s Blue before they were ready for it.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Great review I love the Green Label
Thanks so much Alex! Which is your fave Johnnie Walker?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
WhiskyWhistle I would have to the Blue but value for money the Green Hands down. Learnt a lot from your review keep up the good work
Good call - I do have a love for the Gold though . 21 is also supreme value for money. That’s too kind of you!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Damn. I bought a bottle a few days ago thinking id be getting the older version. I don't like it. It's meek and uninteresting. Thank you for doing this review. Now I know why everyone WAS raving about this bottle. I imagine they won't be any longer. This is why I can't trust Johnnie. You just don't know what you're getting from bottle to bottle.
Hi Vazz Vegas, yes the formulae do change. In this case it’s likely a combination of success of their peaty malts plus a desire to appeal to the masses. The outcome is tasty for sure, just fresher and fruitier than previous editions. Linkwood is the driver here I suspect, and hey, Linkwood can be incredible.
My suggestion to you is grab one, and then start looking for older editions. Except for the first green label, prices should be decent if there are auctions where you are.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Think I’ll hang on to my older bottle 😏
Hi H. Hemphill! The previous edition was peatier...but I dare say this one has some nice wood used.
Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Yes! Since Coal Ila is in more demand it makes sense they may have reduced it in the blend. Wonder if we’ll see a similar shift in other JW, like Black Label. I wouldn’t mind more Clynelish in those blends.👍
Exactly! More Clynelish = More Cowbell. Really explore the space. 😉
great vid!
Hey Slim Shady thanks! Nice to see you again. Have you tried the new Green Label?
@@WhiskyWhistle currently with a black label, might be trying the green next weekend after this video! I like how it lists the distilleries in it now.
That is an awesome feature. Hopefully someday they will list even more details!
Good night Slum Shady🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle yeah, i wish all blends did it lol. I like to know as much about it as I can. I usually research bottles before I buy them, part of the fun.
It really does become a passion! Don’t forget to share your knowledge with friends👨🏫
hmm I should buy new one but I might prefer old one like you.
anyway this good price whisky make us happy
BTW, I really love island green which is duty free exclusive one.
Cheets Mark :))
Thanks Moon! Island Green coming soon! Anything else you’d like to see?
Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark
I am sipping the new edition of JWGL and I am liking it, but not loving it. Much less peat and smoke, but more grassy and waxy. Less viscosity. Taste thinner than the older version. Still a great scotch but I prefer the older version. I am certain I taste Clynelish; Waxy. I see the new Teacher's behind you. Are you planning to review it? Your Teacher's review is of the old version that was sweeter and less peaty.
Hi Christian, you’re on the money. And more Speyside, methinks.
I still enjoyed it but enjoy it less than the last two iterations.
Yes the Teacher’s will be featured soon - and yes nice and peaty with a good maltiness.
Anything else you’d like to see on the channel?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Mark