The Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend is an exceptional 18-year-old blend of rare aged whiskies, distinguished by its smooth and rich character with a uniquely long finish. This limited edition was created by Sir Alexander Walker in 1920 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his grandfather, John Walker, establishing the company in 1820. The Centenary Blend features a high proportion of 18-year-old whiskies, imparting it with a refined, luxurious character, further enhanced by the addition of the rare Clynelish malt. This whisky is a collector's item, as it has been discontinued and succeeded by the new Platinum Label. The Centenary Blend is presented in an elegant box and stands as a tribute to John Walker, who, at the age of 15, took over a Kilmarnock grocery store in 1820 and transformed it into a thriving delicatessen and tea blending business, ultimately evolving it into an international whisky brand.
The Centenary Blend is unique due to its high proportion of 18-year-old whiskies and the inclusion of the rare Clynelish malt, which contribute to its smooth, rich character and long, lingering finish.
No, the Centenary Blend has been discontinued and replaced by the Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, making it a sought-after collector's item.
The Centenary Blend was created in 1920 by Sir Alexander Walker to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Walker founding the company in 1820, marking the brand's enduring legacy and craftsmanship.
Aroma: apple, pear, honey, grains, melon, hint of oak, floral tones (dandelions, heather), vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, soapy tone, subtle toffee, cedar wood, hint of mint, banana, subtle nutmeg.
Taste: sweet, slightly herbal, watery, subtle pepper, honey, caramel, toffee, ginger, icing sugar, maple syrup, red apple, pear, watermelon, nutmeg, grains, malt, vanilla, sponge cake, hint of licorice root, fennel seeds, allspice, subtle oak.
Finish: short, sweet, slightly drying, honey, caramel, hint of cinnamon, floral tones, subtle spices, hint of tannins, subtle oak.
Overall: Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend offers a light and sweet profile with a predominance of fruity and floral notes. Despite its 18-year maturation, it presents a somewhat superficial complexity, making it suitable for casual sipping or mixing rather than deep contemplation. The whisky's finish is notably short yet maintains a pleasant sweetness with delicate spice accents.
In my opinion, Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend is an overly sweet whisky with a rather superficial profile. The palate feels watery and lacks the depth and complexity one might expect from an 18-year-old blend. It's best suited for mindless sipping or mixing into cocktails, as the extended maturation period doesn't translate into a markedly sophisticated experience in this dram.
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