RE: Blind tasting... Where I do agree that blind tasting is the best way to determine your favorite whisky, I believe I would be unable to achieve valid blind results on these particular Johnnie Walker expressions because of how familiar I am with each of them. In my preparation for this review (as in all of my reviews) I try the whisky multiple times over weeks/months while taking detailed notes on smell and taste. If I did this review blind I would (for the most part) be able to tell which whisky I was tasting when I was tasting it, and therefore the test would not be 100% blind/valid. In my opinion and experience blind tastings only are accurate when you have not tried the particular whisky(s) before or are less familiar with them (see my live shows or "What's the best Pappy?" review). A blind tasting will give you a one-time result on your current preference on that particular day. However, I believe trying a whisky multiple times, getting to know a whisky, eliminating variables that could effect your palate (food/drink) by tasting on different days is the best way to review a product. I have tried many whiskies and I always make unbiased honest conclusions when scoring. Cheers, Jeremy.
Well said brother. Many don’t understand that a blind tasting is just the direct reflection of what’s pleasing or not in that given moment. Having a bottle and doing several tasting gives us he opportunity to provided a much more well rounded and educated perspective on the liquid at hand.
I was thinking that if you drink a certain drink alot you can tell which one it is. I think I could pick out my favorite whiskeys in a blind test. Great explanation! And my favorite tends to change from day to day as well.
I might have to say as a spicy/cinnamon/peppery fan red label does me well. A black or blue would be nice too. I don't mind the red. Kinda Chivas Regal Like
I would talk many 100 dollar (US) single malts over Blue. It’s not that I don’t like Blue. It’s just not very interesting and does not provide a really lasting impression. It’s well made to the point where it seems a bit...processed?
people who base their preference from the price are fools. that's why blind tests are the truest way. like vodka snobs always bragging about grey goose, yet they usually prefer Smirnoff red label in blind tests.
Because whisky is more important than your or other's life 😁. I think black label is best, because red and black label i ever drink. Black taste better than red
You need to acclimate your palate to straight alcohol, it takes time. I would recommend adding water to bring the abv down so it's not as strong, then do a little less each time. Cheers :)
I'm a beginner to scotch. I tried Red label mixed with Sprite and thought it was good. Hits the head really nice. Haven't tried any other scotch though.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 I'm no beginner and I really like Red. Best thoroughly aired, add a tiny drop of water and you've got a great Scotch. My next favourite is Black and then Blue, but I can only afford 2/3 bottles of Blue each year.
@@SippersSocialClub no i dont think you make it up at all, i've seen vodka expert blind taste test 10 vodkas and put them in order from cheapest to most expensive vodka, i've seen natural water expert pinpoint what source spring water comes from a blind taste test. palettes can be trained but palettes can also be influenced by the label. it would be an interesting experiment to see which whisky you like based on a blind taste test without any influence from the label. make sure to put some real crappy cheap whiskys in there and some premium ones, everything from whiskys in plastic bottles, to single malts.
@@SippersSocialClub smellyhenry's point is well taken. It's called "confirmation bias" All reviews of the Johnny Walker brand by whiskey snobs are all the same. You conclusions are made before the tasting
I don't think I could do a true blind tasting of this range because I am very familiar with all the whiskies. I would be able to tell which one I was tasting (for the most part). Red and Double Black are obvious, Im pretty sure Id know the Black, 18 yr, and Blue. So doing it blind wouldn't yield true results IMO.
Let's start with the Red. Ok... I'll give it a fair score. I can drink it. By the end: Everything except the red. It's a mixer. It's dog shit. I'm not drinking it. LOLOLOLOL
I think the Black, Double Black, and Green are the best bang for your buck in the lineup. But I would rate the Double Black below the Black. The peat smoke in the Double Black tricks people into thinking it is a better whisky, but in reality the Black is so well rounded and balanced for what it is, plus an age statement goes a long way in terms of quality, especially in blended stuff.
I am a closet liquor snob and my prefference is for the Green. It is super dangerously drinkable and I always stock up when it is on sale. I also like to offer it to newbies as a gateway scotch. Nothing wrong with the black either, for the price it punches well above its weight.
Green label! Definitely. It's a blend of 15, 15 year old single malt quality scotches, 4 of them being popular and highly reviewed: Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, and Linkwood. The result when you blend high quality scotches is you get one hell of a good aged scotch blend. While there are a few more interesting scotches for a lil bit more price. Green label is still a solid 4/5 rating in my books. And reasonably priced.
I was gifted a bottle of JW Blue last week and my initial response was that of disappointment. Its so smooth there is literally ZERO alcohol burn. Which made me think its just a weak ass whiskey. Now, at 40% ABV it is pretty weak/mild but I suppose thats the point. Taste is indeed good and mouthfeel is great. After a week and tasting it a few more times I do believe it is very good, though not my favorite Scotch. That still goes to Lagavulin or Laphroaig as Im a peat lover. Dont expect Blue to blow your mind, expect it to get out of the way and give you a buzz with the least amount of interference. Thats the best way I can describe it, it just gets out of the way.
Agreed, followed by Green.... Red tastes like they mixed the peat into the final bottle. Gold & Blue are way over priced. The Double black is the best for the money.
As a beginner I love the Black. The only thing is that it almost has no finish. Kinda what you described for the blue label. Otherwise I would preferred over the Gold and the Double Black.
My favorite has got to be the Black Label. It has a special place in my heart: first whiskey I ever tried, we celebrated when my brother was hired for his first job! Thanks for the great and informative video.
Definitely the black label. Except for the red, which was in a cocktail so doesn't count, tasted all of them and black label is the best. They should rename it somehow. You are increasing your points as you go up with pretty much great fidelity to the lineup, pricing, etc. But if you would do blind tasting I bet black would come up best. But it must be blind. Double blind at that.
Give it time. I started watching reviews and tasting whiskeys and wondered the same thing but over time it'll come to you. The only problem you'll have is just keep drinking!
I quite like the red with a good dry ginger ale, it’s a bit rough on it’s own but somehow works really well with the dry. Neat, the double black is great value.
Yes! The red gets a lot of hate for being gasoline but I find it to be quite respectable when mixed and just "aggressive and young" neat but not horrible. I'd still take Red neat over many of the bourbons that get touted as being fantastic.
Out of the Walker collection Black Label is my favorite, it's so full-bodied and tasty (especially for it's price range). But outside of that Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig QC and Talisker 10 are my favorites.
Green was the best but they changed it about three years ago in 2015 or 16. It used to be a pure malt blend and it had a real cork now they changed the supply and it's a plastic cork. I heard the Asian markets demanded all of the product Japanese in Korean businessmen. Green was the best and you won't see it over here in the west anymore least not the old Goodwin with the real cork
@@SuperJuiceman11 I don't really mind about the cork anymore... other than it may say "care for our product"... but they know that and it may be marketing. Plastic corks do very well. In some uses they are far superior. I still say any cork beats a screw cap. But if a well designed (new design) screw cap was used I could change on that. Dang Japanese! :)
Super disappointed they got rid of gold label. Even platinum label was pretty good. But gold label reserve and the new 18 year old just dont hold up. Double black is good for the price, green still has a spot on my shelf and Blue is good but really has trouble with single malts in the same price range. For the money you need to throw down on Johnny Walker I would say your money would be better spent with Glenmoramgie
His description of "nose" is an insult to JW brand. It should be "aroma, fragrance, perfume" when describing high end liquor. This guy is immature, no class, dignity. He needs to learn proper language for describing a brand's liquors. Sad.
My favorite is definitely the Green Label. I was one of the people sad to see it go and elicited when I encountered it in my local Liquor store here in Denver. Thanks for the great lineup review!
I bought a sample pack with black through blue (no green)for an overnight train ride I was taking. Fun working through it over the 2 days. 18 and Double Black were my favorite. $40 dollars at Binnys beverage depot
my review of johnny walker - nose : smells like whiskey, palate: taste like whiskey. Must drink! :) - I enjoyed this video. I drink black and blue. I can tell the difference between the two but after 5 drinks, everything taste the same.
I have been drinking Black for many many years and find it very satisfactory. I tried Double Black when it first came out and found it superior but not always available for sale. I agree fully about Blue that it is too smooth and not worth the money. Red is really not a good drink.
I never really ‘got’ whisky, which is sacrilege as I’m Scottish, but when I tried the Johnnie blue I was converted. Absolutely love it, and opened a lot of doors into the whisky world for me. The most important thing is everyone’s tastes differ, find the whisky that works for you, drink it in a way that works for you, and just enjoy it. Unfortunately my favourite just so happens to be the most expensive in the JW range :-)
Taj Peterson in all honesty I’m a sincere creature of habit. Been drinking black/blue strictly for years. Obviously there’s no comparison from the 2, I just prefer the black. The double black came off gimmicky
customers were right to be outraged because of discontinued green label. Its the best bang for the buck. Red is great for poisoning your enemies or removing paint.
My favorite is Johnnie Black. Never liked the taste of alcohol but the first time I tasted scotch I liked it was Johnnie Black.. I've had Red,Black, Double Black, Swing, Green and Blue but still like the taste of Black the best. Thank you for the video it was enjoyable. Hope I win
I have been drinking double black and platinum for many years and was my favorite for many years. But recently, I tried Glenmorangie 18 yrs and what a difference. I am not going back to JW. Glenmorangie 18 or 21 is going to be my drink !!
imagine someone who never had a drink of liquor in their life, their only understanding of it, is this guys palate description.... did you catch the figs and baked goods? no? hand sanitizer huh?
Nice review. The whole lineup is fairly diverse. My two favs are green label (always in the cabinet) and the 18 year old for various occasions. I find those two to really be up there for blends, even beating out the blended single malts, like Balvenie doublewood and Macallan triple cask. Both of which I like very much. Throw in some Japanese whiskeys, and the competition gets stiff. Hibiki harmony is another good one, too.
@Phil Weatherley Funnily enough, I'm a psychology student myself :p I know what the advertisers do and the most common techniques they use. Don't get me wrong, the Blue Label was great, but i would never buy it on a regular basis. The Platinum is actually worth the price, but i usually drink Black or Double Black.
I prefer the Double Black or the 18 year old Platinum myself. I don’t care much for Red, except when mixed; as you astutely pointed out, it’s best when mixed. Black is one I’ll mix with soda as opposed to drinking it neat. The Double Black’s smokiness makes it a neat sipper for me. I did not realize that the 40% ABV was a result of dilution with water. That explains why I never have been impressed with any of the Johnny Walkers neat WITH a splash of water. It appears it’s already bottled that way. lol 😆All in all, the two I mentioned as my winners with Black as a distant third, are my go to Scotch is because of their ubiquitous nature. That does not mean a better grade or more peat and smoke endued Scotch is not worthy of my consideration. The ones I enjoy are just not found unless I’m frequenting a higher end establishment. As a musician playing in local clubs, the better Scotches are not always available.
Gold is my favorite followed by 18 and then Green. Blue is next followed by Black and then Red. I didn't like Double Black since it had too much smoke and peat. I avoided buying Red for the longest time due to negative reviews but I eventually tried it and enjoyed it.
Green Label is definitely my go-to in the JW line. I couldn't agree more on the Blue, the nose is spectacular but the taste is less pleasing and the finish...well, what finish. It disappears completely. All JW (in my opinion) aren't known for a long lasting mouth finish, but the Blue is especially disappointing, especially given the price.
RE: Blind tasting...
Where I do agree that blind tasting is the best way to determine your favorite whisky, I believe I would be unable to achieve valid blind results on these particular Johnnie Walker expressions because of how familiar I am with each of them. In my preparation for this review (as in all of my reviews) I try the whisky multiple times over weeks/months while taking detailed notes on smell and taste. If I did this review blind I would (for the most part) be able to tell which whisky I was tasting when I was tasting it, and therefore the test would not be 100% blind/valid. In my opinion and experience blind tastings only are accurate when you have not tried the particular whisky(s) before or are less familiar with them (see my live shows or "What's the best Pappy?" review). A blind tasting will give you a one-time result on your current preference on that particular day. However, I believe trying a whisky multiple times, getting to know a whisky, eliminating variables that could effect your palate (food/drink) by tasting on different days is the best way to review a product. I have tried many whiskies and I always make unbiased honest conclusions when scoring. Cheers, Jeremy.
Well said brother. Many don’t understand that a blind tasting is just the direct reflection of what’s pleasing or not in that given moment. Having a bottle and doing several tasting gives us he opportunity to provided a much more well rounded and educated perspective on the liquid at hand.
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I was thinking that if you drink a certain drink alot you can tell which one it is. I think I could pick out my favorite whiskeys in a blind test. Great explanation! And my favorite tends to change from day to day as well.
I might have to say as a spicy/cinnamon/peppery fan red label does me well. A black or blue would be nice too. I don't mind the red. Kinda Chivas Regal Like
I'm rather disappointed. It is possible to get multiple tastes from one drink to another with out something between drinks to clean the pallet.
A friend's blue label is best!
haha, so true
By far... haha
ROFL..
i drank that with cola and a frind of mine told me that its called rape lol :D
I have been always saying that.
I like the Black, I've tried the Blue but for $300 I want to hear angels sing when I take a sip
depends on where you live, 150$
I would talk many 100 dollar (US) single malts over Blue. It’s not that I don’t like Blue. It’s just not very interesting and does not provide a really lasting impression. It’s well made to the point where it seems a bit...processed?
I used to work in Asia and they had blue label almost every night at the Karaoke and everyone except me was mixing it with coke or soda.
people who base their preference from the price are fools. that's why blind tests are the truest way. like vodka snobs always bragging about grey goose, yet they usually prefer Smirnoff red label in blind tests.
@@egads2 LOL
Dont drink while driving... you might spill the whiskey.
Or get blamed for an accident caused by a texter.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not if you drink directly from the bottle
Because whisky is more important than your or other's life 😁. I think black label is best, because red and black label i ever drink. Black taste better than red
Priorities
Its easy to find an expensive whisky you like. The real trick is to find a cheap one you truly enjoy.
Definitely. I think it's easy to find good value whiskies to
Wisdom
I’m still looking
@@j.k.8537 hankey bannister,tulamore dew
Jameson
I did the taste blindfolded but after the 3rd bottle i was talking about my divorce and my alcoholism problem😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yes, you can compare Mary Jane! She was always big and fat!
Phil Weatherley its obvious u know nothing what you talk about
Him: can smell alot and different flavors.
Me: i can smell alcohol alcohol and alcohol
You need to acclimate your palate to straight alcohol, it takes time. I would recommend adding water to bring the abv down so it's not as strong, then do a little less each time. Cheers :)
Let's go. Drinks on me.
Lmao
Same here
😄😄😄
Red Label is best if you like your whisky to taste like it was distilled through a tyre
And that's on a good day. Dreadful stuff. I tried the double black and actually enjoyed it.
Red is SO bad, can't imagine anything but for cocktails. Need to step up to Black which is actually fine.
I'm a beginner to scotch. I tried Red label mixed with Sprite and thought it was good. Hits the head really nice. Haven't tried any other scotch though.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 go with single malt when it comes to scotch but if you gotta go with blended...Chivas Regal.
@@prashanthraghavendran2628 I'm no beginner and I really like Red. Best thoroughly aired, add a tiny drop of water and you've got a great Scotch. My next favourite is Black and then Blue, but I can only afford 2/3 bottles of Blue each year.
Red label it’s for partying with your friends, when you don’t have time to smell it.
And when you don’t have enough money😂
every taste review video should be done blind, so we know they aren't just talking out their ass
its true, i just make it all up
@@SippersSocialClub no i dont think you make it up at all, i've seen vodka expert blind taste test 10 vodkas and put them in order from cheapest to most expensive vodka, i've seen natural water expert pinpoint what source spring water comes from a blind taste test. palettes can be trained but palettes can also be influenced by the label. it would be an interesting experiment to see which whisky you like based on a blind taste test without any influence from the label. make sure to put some real crappy cheap whiskys in there and some premium ones, everything from whiskys in plastic bottles, to single malts.
@@SippersSocialClub smellyhenry's point is well taken. It's called "confirmation bias" All reviews of the Johnny Walker brand by whiskey snobs are all the same. You conclusions are made before the tasting
I don't think I could do a true blind tasting of this range because I am very familiar with all the whiskies. I would be able to tell which one I was tasting (for the most part). Red and Double Black are obvious, Im pretty sure Id know the Black, 18 yr, and Blue. So doing it blind wouldn't yield true results IMO.
well said!
The “lack” of finish on the Blue Label is exactly why I like it.
It’s a polite whiskey ☺️
blue is best!
I agree. I hate the throat burning finish of most hard liquor but the blue label doesn't have that and it's so smooth.
I've tried every one of these and by far, prefer Green Label .
That’s what I would say.
Yup.
I Prefer Double Black to green.
Green and double black are the ones I like
Does anyone like Gold?
In a wine shop
Me: how much for a bottle of Blue Label bro?
Salesman: 400 USD..
Me: oh that's no problem bro..
give me bottle of Bacardi though..
Hahhahahahahah
lol
😂😂😂 true story
🙏
It’s about 135 on special at BevMo 150 normal price
Green Label hands down. 100% malt. Age statement. Most depth, and a long finish.
Seems like they have flavor profiles for everyone, which is really cool.
Let's start with the Red. Ok... I'll give it a fair score. I can drink it.
By the end: Everything except the red. It's a mixer. It's dog shit. I'm not drinking it.
LOLOLOLOL
Super agree with you! Red tastes like rust 😆
I think the Black, Double Black, and Green are the best bang for your buck in the lineup. But I would rate the Double Black below the Black. The peat smoke in the Double Black tricks people into thinking it is a better whisky, but in reality the Black is so well rounded and balanced for what it is, plus an age statement goes a long way in terms of quality, especially in blended stuff.
Good point
Green label fan! Was bummed when they discontinued it for those few years...
I am a closet liquor snob and my
prefference is for the Green. It is super dangerously drinkable and I always stock up when it is on sale.
I also like to offer it to newbies as a gateway scotch.
Nothing wrong with the black either, for the price it punches well above its weight.
Agree. 100%
Black label is the whisky that got me into whisky
Blue for me haha
Same
Same here
yep me too
Same for me. Have been trying to talk myself into trying the Blue but havent yet.
Black Label was a favorite of Christopher Hitchens. The Blue Label tempted Leo McGarry.
"Mr. Walker's amber restorative" !
Also saddam hussein and Mahmood Abbas.
Assholes but they have good taste.
Green label! Definitely.
It's a blend of 15, 15 year old single malt quality scotches, 4 of them being popular and highly reviewed: Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, and Linkwood. The result when you blend high quality scotches is you get one hell of a good aged scotch blend. While there are a few more interesting scotches for a lil bit more price. Green label is still a solid 4/5 rating in my books. And reasonably priced.
Agree! It’s in my top 3 of daily drinkers
This is awesome! Huge fan of the Green label. Appreciate the detail and the full lineup. Thanks Jeremy!
Thanks Jason! I've had a few different Greens and some are smokier than others, this particular one was not as peated as others. Cheers!
YES! Green Laben is by far the best. There is also a more expensive one called Island Green Label, I advice you to avoid it.
Been saying this for a long time. Green label is simply the best JW taste wise and price wise. I just love it.
IMO, Green is gives the best bang for the buck.
EXPENSIVE😅
Legend has it he's still waiting for that finish
Joshua Deleon 😂😂😂😂
I was gifted a bottle of JW Blue last week and my initial response was that of disappointment. Its so smooth there is literally ZERO alcohol burn. Which made me think its just a weak ass whiskey. Now, at 40% ABV it is pretty weak/mild but I suppose thats the point. Taste is indeed good and mouthfeel is great. After a week and tasting it a few more times I do believe it is very good, though not my favorite Scotch. That still goes to Lagavulin or Laphroaig as Im a peat lover. Dont expect Blue to blow your mind, expect it to get out of the way and give you a buzz with the least amount of interference. Thats the best way I can describe it, it just gets out of the way.
Blue too expensive for me, not a fan of the Gold and will only have the Red with coke (coca-cola not cocaine).
no coke wtf
I mix with coke as well not Pepsi
Red is shit. Rather sniff some coke :D
*W H Y N O T B O T H ?*
Red is meant to be mixed
Double Black is my fave in their lineup.
Agreed, followed by Green.... Red tastes like they mixed the peat into the final bottle. Gold & Blue are way over priced. The Double black is the best for the money.
Double black is a bit too spicey for me, Black is my personal fave
Same here 😃
@@eriklensherr3657 just had it last night for New Year's Eve.
Yup, Double Black all day.
Blue is the perfect bottle gift for thank you’s and apologizes. It’s expensive but it doesn’t feel like a bribe
Kenneth Mckay apologies*
Andrew Cornejo Thanks!!! Have a cookie 🍪
@@kbtken you're welcome
As a beginner I love the Black. The only thing is that it almost has no finish. Kinda what you described for the blue label. Otherwise I would preferred over the Gold and the Double Black.
Love the green. Love the island green as well--excellent value on that one. Great review, subbed!
I've tried a number of JW whiskies and the Black Label remains my all time favorite. A great tipple for any occasion.
100% agree. Black Label is the best
Now do this blind folded and see if you arrive at the same numbers
@Phil Weatherley He's still looked down upon and never invited to anything in his line of business.
@Phil Weatherley
That sucks. They got called out and now they're mad smh.
Do you mean this?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/20/english-sparkling-wine-beats-champagne-in-paris-blind-tasting/
Quick answer: Green Label
Yeah green is good
12:41 "without a doubt" scotch so good gave him a Scottish accent
Green label. Green label. Green label.
I agree. Green label is the best IMO. And at the Costco near me, I can often get it for $39 after a 5 dollar off sale.
Alwas.
@@danielkim672 Thanks. Now I know where to go.
Green Label is Talisker, Linkwood, Caol Ila, and Cragganmore in various percentages. No Clynelish. Green is also the best because of a lack of grain.
Where do you get that information? would be curious to know what's in Blue or Gold for example
Paladin Ludwig Theres a thing called google...
Green label is the Incredible Hulk. I’ve had the blue label and still prefer green.
@@vgmrevisited832 I concur!
Green is my Favorite!
My favorite has got to be the Black Label. It has a special place in my heart: first whiskey I ever tried, we celebrated when my brother was hired for his first job! Thanks for the great and informative video.
thanks, cheers!
I find all of them amazing especially if they’re free.
My favorite is the Johnnie Walker Black. Can't beat the price and definitely better than the red.
Him: Smells like apple pie
Me: Smells like a good time
Definitely the black label. Except for the red, which was in a cocktail so doesn't count, tasted all of them and black label is the best. They should rename it somehow. You are increasing your points as you go up with pretty much great fidelity to the lineup, pricing, etc. But if you would do blind tasting I bet black would come up best. But it must be blind. Double blind at that.
Love the Green label, great review!
Thanks, cheers!
Hey, how come I never taste vanilla or cinnamon in my whiskey?
Give it time. I started watching reviews and tasting whiskeys and wondered the same thing but over time it'll come to you. The only problem you'll have is just keep drinking!
@jon jon 🍻...cheers.
I quite like the red with a good dry ginger ale, it’s a bit rough on it’s own but somehow works really well with the dry.
Neat, the double black is great value.
Yes! The red gets a lot of hate for being gasoline but I find it to be quite respectable when mixed and just "aggressive and young" neat but not horrible. I'd still take Red neat over many of the bourbons that get touted as being fantastic.
Out of the Walker collection Black Label is my favorite, it's so full-bodied and tasty (especially for it's price range). But outside of that Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig QC and Talisker 10 are my favorites.
Peat head, I love it!
platinum18year
all time best for me.
Green label all the way :)
Green is the best tasting ive been drinking it for years
I like the Green. 'Cause I'm not much a fan of blended Scotch.
Hows the liver holding up?
Green was the best but they changed it about three years ago in 2015 or 16. It used to be a pure malt blend and it had a real cork now they changed the supply and it's a plastic cork. I heard the Asian markets demanded all of the product Japanese in Korean businessmen. Green was the best and you won't see it over here in the west anymore least not the old Goodwin with the real cork
@@SuperJuiceman11
I don't really mind about the cork anymore... other than it may say "care for our product"... but they know that and it may be marketing.
Plastic corks do very well. In some uses they are far superior.
I still say any cork beats a screw cap. But if a well designed (new design) screw cap was used I could change on that.
Dang Japanese! :)
@@Mikey-ym6ok i find your comment pathetic grow up kid
I think Lynyrd Skynyrd has a song that settles this matter 🤙
I've had Red to Gold range but I keep going back to Double Black! I also actually prefer the Red over the standard Black.
Super disappointed they got rid of gold label. Even platinum label was pretty good. But gold label reserve and the new 18 year old just dont hold up. Double black is good for the price, green still has a spot on my shelf and Blue is good but really has trouble with single malts in the same price range.
For the money you need to throw down on Johnny Walker I would say your money would be better spent with Glenmoramgie
We have gold label comin to the market here still
Till he got to the third bottle I thought he was saying “Vamanos” then I realised it’s on the nose 🤦♂️
Hahaha
His description of "nose" is an insult to JW brand. It should be "aroma, fragrance, perfume" when describing high end liquor. This guy is immature, no class, dignity. He needs to learn proper language for describing a brand's liquors. Sad.
Having tried all of them, the best for me is the double black.
I feel Green Label is the best among the range, considering the cost factor. But Red Label + Club soda is awesome if you are on a budget!!
My favorite is definitely the Green Label. I was one of the people sad to see it go and elicited when I encountered it in my local Liquor store here in Denver. Thanks for the great lineup review!
I'm a real big fan of the Green Lable!
Black label Is the one I Like the most.
Juguemos a la Guerra its in the top 5 for sure
I bought a sample pack with black through blue (no green)for an overnight train ride I was taking. Fun working through it over the 2 days. 18 and Double Black were my favorite. $40 dollars at Binnys beverage depot
That's awesome!
my review of johnny walker - nose : smells like whiskey, palate: taste like whiskey. Must drink! :) - I enjoyed this video. I drink black and blue. I can tell the difference between the two but after 5 drinks, everything taste the same.
haha! so you start with the blue, then move to the black ?
@@SippersSocialClub exactly! Save me like $50 a shot after i get a little tipsy :)
Agreed.
FYI Johnnie Walker although blended is still Scotch, so it must be spelt whisky, not whiskey
blue is the best but not for the value. green is the go to of the walker line up.
Exactly what I’ve been telling everyone!!
I have been drinking Black for many many years and find it very satisfactory. I tried Double Black when it first came out and found it superior but not always available for sale. I agree fully about Blue that it is too smooth and not worth the money. Red is really not a good drink.
I never really ‘got’ whisky, which is sacrilege as I’m Scottish, but when I tried the Johnnie blue I was converted. Absolutely love it, and opened a lot of doors into the whisky world for me. The most important thing is everyone’s tastes differ, find the whisky that works for you, drink it in a way that works for you, and just enjoy it. Unfortunately my favourite just so happens to be the most expensive in the JW range :-)
I’ve had Red, Black, and Double Black. Favorite of the three is Double Black. But I’ll drink Red neat all day.
I don’t think red is as bad as people like to say nor do I think Green is as good as people like to say.
@@smoothoscillator1 Agreed
Based on the first 10 sec.. Black label is the best.. because it's almost finished
How much is left in the double black bottle?
I’ll take green over all any day - including the overrated blue and gold lines. If only it wasn’t so hard to find.
I prefer black opposed to the double black to be honest
double black is a gimmic, diagio invented it when they lifted the embargo on asia, they couldnt keep up with the black label production
Taj Peterson in all honesty I’m a sincere creature of habit. Been drinking black/blue strictly for years. Obviously there’s no comparison from the 2, I just prefer the black. The double black came off gimmicky
Double black is too smoky i prefer the regular black too
Mike Mike that’s the word I was searching for. Smoky.
Double black tastes like burnt ash
Green Green Green!!! Great video Jeremy - enjoyed it!
Gold and Green are my favourites. Thanks!
Alcohol prices in Canada....ridiculous.
so look at turkey's prices...
You missed one label, it’s yellow label “Lipton” It’s good with milk 😁
Darel Silva I like it black though so no milk for me😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Don't believe him,he is drunk!
U mean normal people tells truth
How many sips does it take to get you drunk?
Hahaha
Smells like pie, tastes like pie, oh man it must be pie whiskey.
18 rock them all
the best johnnie walker whisky is Lagavulin.
Lagavulin is very good but it is not a Johnnie Walker brand.
@Sha ne ok. Thanks!
Talisker 18
@@malo66 I think that was his point.
Underrated comment!
customers were right to be outraged because of discontinued green label. Its the best bang for the buck. Red is great for poisoning your enemies or removing paint.
Haha, cheers :)
Double black and green are my fave.
Swing is my favorite cheapo.
Softing by ice , but not many, couse very hot drink ,
most hot than vodka.
Class whisky very hot class but 40% also .
40% but ?
My favorite is Johnnie Black. Never liked the taste of alcohol but the first time I tasted scotch I liked it was Johnnie Black.. I've had Red,Black, Double Black, Swing, Green and Blue but still like the taste of Black the best. Thank you for the video it was enjoyable. Hope I win
I have all the flavors except double black and 18 year old but will try them
Thank you I also notice you like the black and blue the most
you are missing a lot with the double black, it's my favorite for the money
Johnnie Walker is a great brand. The actual whisky much less so
walker mixes well with coke
Great video sir I’m just starting my journey with this brand I’m sticking with the black 12 year old enjoying it!! 😊
I have been drinking double black and platinum for many years and was my favorite for many years. But recently, I tried Glenmorangie 18 yrs and what a difference. I am not going back to JW. Glenmorangie 18 or 21 is going to be my drink !!
I agree glenmorangie all the way
Keep exploring Glenmorangie is the tip of a very big iceburg...
My favorite johnnie walker is definitely green label. Second would be Johnnie Walker 18.
I have a fondness for the black label because it was the first scotch that I ever tried.
Whats about king george v
Black bottle, Grouse, Highland Park
Teri haa di khushi de vich naare ni Label Black chaldi 🕺
imagine someone who never had a drink of liquor in their life, their only understanding of it, is this guys palate description....
did you catch the figs and baked goods?
no?
hand sanitizer huh?
Good point. Next time I'll just say "it tastes like whisky" 👍
Nice review. The whole lineup is fairly diverse. My two favs are green label (always in the cabinet) and the 18 year old for various occasions. I find those two to really be up there for blends, even beating out the blended single malts, like Balvenie doublewood and Macallan triple cask. Both of which I like very much. Throw in some Japanese whiskeys, and the competition gets stiff. Hibiki harmony is another good one, too.
The best Johnny walker fights in the ufc. Looking for sponsors. I’m serious
Big heart guy, i am Brazilian like him
For me Johny walker double black is best.
According to it's Age, Taste & Price.
Its a perfect, practical, blended scotch whisky.
Please try North Korean Samilpo Red and Black label they are the best and most valuable whiskys ever destilled!
Tried all of them many times before, i can say that the Blue Label is definitely not worth the price.
@Phil Weatherley Funnily enough, I'm a psychology student myself :p I know what the advertisers do and the most common techniques they use. Don't get me wrong, the Blue Label was great, but i would never buy it on a regular basis. The Platinum is actually worth the price, but i usually drink Black or Double Black.
Black is the best
I might buy a bottle of blue just for the looks. Sure its overpriced but its a statement and the bottle is beautiful
I prefer the Double Black or the 18 year old Platinum myself. I don’t care much for Red, except when mixed; as you astutely pointed out, it’s best when mixed. Black is one I’ll mix with soda as opposed to drinking it neat. The Double Black’s smokiness makes it a neat sipper for me. I did not realize that the 40% ABV was a result of dilution with water. That explains why I never have been impressed with any of the Johnny Walkers neat WITH a splash of water. It appears it’s already bottled that way. lol 😆All in all, the two I mentioned as my winners with Black as a distant third, are my go to Scotch is because of their ubiquitous nature. That does not mean a better grade or more peat and smoke endued Scotch is not worthy of my consideration. The ones I enjoy are just not found unless I’m frequenting a higher end establishment. As a musician playing in local clubs, the better Scotches are not always available.
Green label for me.
Gold is my favorite followed by 18 and then Green. Blue is next followed by Black and then Red. I didn't like Double Black since it had too much smoke and peat. I avoided buying Red for the longest time due to negative reviews but I eventually tried it and enjoyed it.
Huge fan of green.
I'm cognac drinker but I had Blue label from a friend and was amazed how smooth it is. I'm gonna get bottle for my bar
Green Label is definitely my go-to in the JW line. I couldn't agree more on the Blue, the nose is spectacular but the taste is less pleasing and the finish...well, what finish. It disappears completely. All JW (in my opinion) aren't known for a long lasting mouth finish, but the Blue is especially disappointing, especially given the price.
I'm definitely a green label guy to
Just caught the review, love the whiskey. I’ve only had the red, the black and the rye. Have to say the black label is the best!