Scott_E
Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Edition
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
October 18, 2019 (edited May 11, 2020)
This recent early summer, my son traveled abroad and thinking of his old man purchased me this TRE version of Johnnie Walker. A full liter bottle (nice 250ml bonus). Cardhu malt and Cameronbridge grain whiskies are combined (amongst others I presume) and matured in American Bourbon casks, Scotch Whisky and finally Caribbean pot still rum casks. Black label was a staple of much of my early whisky days and I still appreciate a pour of JW.
The rum is detectable immediately on the nose and comes across as slightly metallic (a similar quality experienced in Teeling Small Batch). Trace elements of vanilla, butterscotch, Granny Smith, plumbs and allspice. The grain notes envelopes the aforementioned aromas, similar to Testors model glue (Q: How would you know that Scott? A: I used to build model airplanes in my youth, not sniff it). Somewhat distracting but not destructive.
A creamy, slightly viscous mouthfeel starts off simply sweet of caramel, dried pineapples and brown sugar and begins to turn to spice of black pepper and ginger snaps.
The finish is slightly oaky and drying with hints of caramel and pineapples. The oak tannins remain for a fairly long length with a bitter, zesty quality.
If you like Johnnie Walker, this is a straightforward, sweet and spicy pour. No peat or smoke. The rum cask provides a nice, slightly tropical twist to JW. It won’t blow your mind and you may take on another pour. If you are not a JW appreciator, the your money and time is better spent elsewhere. [84/100][$45][Tasted: 10/18/19]
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@PBMichiganWolverine Lol. I was thinking that all along while tasting.
JW may be just okay, But, him bringing back a gift is priceless...