When you hear people talking about Scotch, Johnnie Walker is a name almost everyone is familiar with. Being one of the most iconic names in whisky, Johnnie Walker prides itself on its rich history of blending and producing exquisite Scotch Whisky. Dating back to the early nineteenth century, Johnnie Walker and sons was pivotal in the creation of what Scotch Whisky has become today. Johnnie Walker 18 is one of the newest expressions in their core line and has everything you would expect from this quintessential whisky. Johnnie Walker 18 once known as the Platinum Label is a blend of whiskies with a minimum age of 18 years. It is rumored to be a blend of whisky from about 20 different distilleries from all over Scotland. Having more of a sweetness and floral profile, one could guess it is predominantly made from the Highlands or Speyside with a touch of Islay smoke. Johnnie Walker 18 is bottled at 40% ABV which makes it a quite easy sipper. To add, it is a great choice for Scotch drinkers who do not want to spend $150+ on Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Color: Deep Amber The nose is full of floral notes with some hints of vanilla, honey, fruity sweetness, and light smokiness. The palate is a little oily, full of more vanilla, honey, toffee, dark chocolate, and fruit sweetness. There is also some light smokiness on the mouthfeel. The finish is long with sweet notes of caramel, dried fruits, and some dark chocolate bitterness. The smoke fades at this point. Although there is a lack of complexity, it is made up by the rich flavors the burst out in this blend.