Rosencrantz
Johnnie Walker Double Black
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
July 26, 2015 (edited April 22, 2020)
From the black bottle (I must say more pleasant than the sister bottlings) we pour the contents, discovering a whisky with a dark amber color with reddish reflections (hello caramel!). The scent is what is expected considering the casks used: strong presence of burnt wood, vanilla, prunes and... espresso. So much espresso. For those who love it, the nose of this whisky is really tasty.
And the coffee is found on the palate, accompanied by hazelnut, still dried plums, honey, vanilla, all always wrapped in burnt wood (even too much). Not particularly complex and evolved, the flavors are felt with little conviction, submerged by an idea of Islay (and a little bit of Caol Ila is felt) that almost makes you smile.
After the drink, there is not much left: smoke, a touch of coffee ... all not very long lasting and fleeting.
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