1990s Johnnie Walker 12-Year-Old Black Label (Extra Special) Old Scotch Whisky 70cl, 40% vol, ardbeg

1990s Johnnie Walker 12-Year-Old Black Label (Extra Special) Old Scotch Whisky 70cl, 40% vol, ardbegJohnnie Walker Black Label has a long history. It dates back to the late 19th century when John Walker & Sons of Kilmarnock had three blends in ascending order of age and price: Old Highland, Special Old Highland, and Extra Special Old Highland. These had white, red, and black labels respectively, and were known by their colour. Then in 1906, the three blends were relaunched as White Label, a five year old, Red Label, a nine year old, and Black Label,

satisfying finish

Nose: The aroma is rich with notes of honey

is a single malt whisky from an undisclosed Speyside distillery

The label is slightly stained which is reflected in the price

A superb wine from Cote D'Or and this accomplished family producer

then more bitter chocolate

dark cherries

with a perfect blend of tradition and innovation

Although it hasn’t received reviews yet

and dried orchard fruits

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it makes a respectable and adult dry daiquiri