Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Smooth, peetey, creamy rich tones of caramel

Nose is mainly honey and smoke for me. For the palate I get apple juice up front, and then the peat hits midpalate. Don't drink a lot of scotch so the peat overtakes the flavor profile for me, but admittedly is probably not excessive, especially for those that drink scotch regularly. Finish is honey with a nuttiness along with it, with a fair amount of smoke, which all dissipates pretty quickly for a very short finish. Most notable thing about this is that it's got virtually no heat at all. Not on the nose, not on the finish, just nowhere. It's certainly smooth.

Nose is "smooth", not sure how that works for a smell but it does, muted nose compared to the black but has honey and caramel there. VERY smooth, has a creamy feel, caramel taste, very little to no burn and super easy to drink. Comparing it to the black the flavors feel similar but a bit muted which probably contributes to why it's so smooth, they might just be slightly overshadowed by the black on a side by side. Very good, probably not worth the price premium but quite enjoyable. It's hard to believe it's 80 proof with how easy it is to drink.

Nose has honey, similar to a highlands malt, along with raisins and florals notes. Palate is oily and sweet with spices, green apple, and dark chocolate. Black pepper and a little bit of smoke on the finish. An enjoyable dram for sure, but not too dissimilar from Chivas 18, which is about 1/3rd the cost.