Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Brora

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Really interesting dram. Popcorn and mint make a really different flavour combination. Although a great dram it's not one I personally would drink a lot of due to the mint characteristic. I much preferred the Port Ellen version. Great way to hit the 600th review milestone with a double heading of ghost distilleries!

Nose - Nice fruity & floral, tropical fruity sweet, nice spicy oak, hint of leather & chocolate, pineapples/ripe plantains Taste - Tropical vanilla, sweet dark oaky spice, tropical citrusy/light fleshed fruity sweet, waxy rich mouthfeel, light chocolate bitterness, light bitter burnt toffee. Finish - Lingering light bitter spice, full mouthfeel, dark chocolate covered ginger spice sweet, fresh light fleshed tropical fruits (pineapple, carombola aka starfruit, plantains, both ripe & unripe as there's this slight tannic/dry note) Score - 90/100 Final Thoughts - This one had an absolutely amazing nose in that it somehow managed to be both dark sugars and light fruit aromas at the same time. This transitioned to the taste as well and was quite a nice contrast, all the while having this nice rich mouthfeel that just coated your mouth. It was a bit dry on the backend and finish in that it was similar to eating a super starchy fried plantain. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - Not sure I'd pick up another

At $540, this is a good whisky, however it should be priced around $300. The resemblance of the old days of blue label is what this bottle brings back. The brora notes are very predominant. It would be a 5* if the price was more reasonable.

The blender of this whisky did a magnificent job. You can taste the old whisky in this blend quite easily. Rewards extra time in the glass and a few drops of water. Exhibits complexity with a faint whisp of smoke and ash along with dry fruits and a wee bit of sweetness. Peat is subdued. Only real negative is price, but I am not unhappy with my purchase. Bravo.

delicious and wonderful

Tried this at whiskey washback. Not your typical Johnnie Walker. Great stuff with notes of caramel, honey, and fruity notes.