Johnnie Walker 18 Year

Vanilla, banana, apricot, pepper, oak, grain, butterscotch.

First 18 year. Sweet nutty nose. Extraordinary transition from front to back of palette

This is very similar to the Gold Reserve(reviewed) in nose and palate with much more depth and sophistication. Golden honey and rich malt dominate with some toasted barrel, wispy smoke and flash of peat. Finish is where it separates. Much longer with full flavor lasting throughout. Extremely easy to drink with luxurious soft mouthfeel. Those who worship at the temple of refined smoothness get in line. Price upcharge to get overall better experience though. Im still going Green if Im buying but for $84(in my area) would not mind having a bottle around......87/100......really very good stuff but tough competition at $$