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Blended Scotch Whisky

Blended whiskies combine the subtle flavours of grain whisky with the more exuberant characteristics of single malts. Conceived usually for ease of drinking and sheer mixability, the flavour ranges from smokey to sherried to everything in between. The market remains enormous with blends outselling single malts 9:1. From rare Johnnie Walker Collectables to quality quaffing blends, we continue to offer the largest range of Scotch Whisky in Australia. Subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, special offers and more. Click here to learn more about Scotch Whisky.

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    Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Dumbarton, SCOTLAND
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    George Ballantine, the founder of Ballantine's came from a farming family in the Scottish Borders. He established a grocers shop in Cowgate, Edinburgh in 1827, eventually extending his business into wines and spirits. The founders son, also named George, set up in Argyll Street, Glasgow, in 1872 as a whisky, wine and cigar merchant, with many export interests, especially the promotion of their Old Glenlivet and Talisker Fine Malt brands. In 1903 the family business was granted a Royal Warrant and was recorded as "transacting an immense trade in supplying wines and spirits to families of distinction all over Scotland and in many parts of England and Ireland." The company was subsequently sold, however the new owners had similar success, establishing solid markets in the United States and elsewhere. The rest is history...

    The Malt and Grain whiskies used to produce Ballantine’s Finest are all aged for more than three years. The original flavour, complexity and refinement comes from more than 50 single malt flavours. The unmistakable Ballantine's flavour is dependent on these 50 single malts, 4 single grains and in particular the fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie. No one single component dominates. The Ballantines range also includes: Ballantine's Gold Seal, a smooth and complex 12 years old whisky; Ballantine's 17 year old, a super premium brand with a deep complex flavour which is regarded as THE Scotch whisky by consumers in the Far East and Ballantine's 30 year old, a rare and exclusive blend of Scotland's finest malts.

    Tasting note: Bright gold. Attractive scents of breakfast cereals, husk and caramel. Super soft throughout, as grains and cocoa feature on the light to medium bodied palate, drying towards the finish which is clean, a little flabby and very gently warming. Although this latest bottling seems sweeter than previous batches, it's still one of the picks of current blends if you’re looking for a lighter style at an entry level price point. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews… Nose: Perfumy. Very fragrant smokiness. Palate: Soft and light. Silky, oily peaty. A therapeutically medicinal relaxant. Finish: Lemon-honey. Some late sweeetness. Late surge of gentle warmth. Comment: Very gentle, but a precise clarity of flavours. Drink while listening to Vivaldi. Rating: 85 - www.whiskymag.comsize>

    Medium golden color. Caramel, roasted nuts and old rose aromas with a good dose of hot vapor. A brisk entry leads to a dryish somewhat bitter, light to medium-bodied palate with mild toffee, light peatiness, and a sharp turn of white pepper. Finishes quickly with a pepper and caramel fade. Thin and uninteresting. 40% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal
    RATED: 81 points (Recommended)
    - www.tastings.com

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    Black Douglas Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The Black Douglas is a tribute drink to the legendary warrior, Sir James Douglas. He died in battle against overwhelming Spanish forces, swinging his claymore and clutching a silver casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. Aged and blended in Scotland, Black Douglas has won over many a dedicated Scotch drinker, with its simple, robust, full bodied character - not to mention its price.

    Other reviews... Big, chewy, well weighted and fat. Pretty long, decently smoked nose and finale. 40% alc./vol.
    83 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2006.

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    Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $136. 99
    Bottle
    $1643.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of exceptional malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. From that day to this, the world-famous Strathisla Single Malt Scotch whisky became the foundation of the Chivas blend. The international reputation of Chivas Regal has been built upon this distillery and the skill of successive generations of Master Blenders. Legally, a blended Scotch whisky must contain both single malt Scotch whiskies and single grain Scotch whiskies. Chivas Regal 12 and 18 year old whiskies are blended using a special process called triple blending. First of all, the selected single malts are blended together. The second stage sees the selected single grains blended together, and then thirdly, the vatted malts and the vatted grains are brought together. These spirits are each married in selected oak casks for an extended period of maturation in order to produce an exceptionally smooth, rich whisky.

    'The smooth taste of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old reflects the traditional style of blended Scotch whiskies with a powerful array of rich, fruity aromas, and a defined smokiness that develops into a long and memorable finish.' So says Colin Scott, Master Blender of Chivas. Colin hand-picks each whisky designated for Chivas Regal 18 Year Old from the distilleries most precious stock - including certain whiskies that are now exceedingly rare.

    Winner of three major awards, each bottle of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old bears its own unique serial number, sourcing it back to the one particular triple blending. And because only selected casks are matured to such a great age, the quantity of Chivas 18 Year Old produced every year is always strictly limited.

    Tasting notes: Brassy gold appearance. Bubblegum / marshmallow opening is a little bourbonesque. Second pass reveals vanilla and biscuity malt with a judicious slather of peat. The palate combines a silky mouthfeel with solid concentration - nothing like the comparatively beige 12 Year Old - delicate spices, biscuity, honeyed grains with hints of dried fruits. The finish is crisp with a lingering confectionary note. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Nose: A little closed without water; hints of grass, crystallised fruits and butter toffee. Water brings a note of dry cracker which mellows into juicier aromas. Palate: Solid rich stuff that stays in the mouth, all polished wood, soft leather, chocolate, black fruits, pipe smoke and balancing crunchiness. Finish: Lush and fruity slowly crisping up. Comment: Like a gentleman's club: all leather chairs, cigar smoke and murmured conversations. A beauty. Rating: 90 -  David Broom, www.whiskymag.com

    Brilliant rich amber color. Caraway and nut fudge aromas. A very soft entry leads to an oily medium-to full-bodied palate with elegant balanced melon and dried fruit, brown spice, and heathery malt flavors. Finishes with a nice long fade of toffee and spice. A complex and elegant blended Scotch for sipping.  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    91 points (Recommended)
    -  tasting.com

    Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old Sherry Cask Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    This is a first for the Australian market and Chivas's first non Travel Retail release in over a decade. It's made using a higher proportion of Oloroso Sherry casks for extra richness and comes matured for one 'extra' year than the standard issue Chivas. Others in the range include a rum and tequila cask finish.

    Other reviews.... A new oloroso-forward Chivas positioned to split between the 12 and 18 year olds? I got this. Refined and inviting nose of lemon pith, black fruits, and Kola Kubes. The velvety texture is wonderfully smooth, redolent of an apricot custard Danish, lime zest, raisin, currant, mixed peel, and walnut, with a growing bitter-lemon note. Quite unique finish, like sucking on lumpy Spanish lemons speckled with spices.
    85 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2015

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    Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, Chivas is distinguished by its light, lingering aroma, full, smooth, balanced palate with a hint of smoke - very subtle and complex. 'A good whisky blender knows intimately the character of all the whiskies he uses,' says Chivas's Master Blender Colin Scott. 'They are as unique as people. Some are subtle, some are bolder. My job is to produce a distinctive blend of whisky of the highest possible quality which is consistent in flavor and bouquet from year to year. I would describe Chivas Regal as smooth, with a honeyed richness, round and full-bodied, slightly smoky with a long, lingering finish. The classic, premium Scotch whisky.'

    Other reviews... Nose: Distinct marshmallow. Peach blossom. Faint cocoa. Palate: Light hazelnuts. Cream. Buttercups. Violets. Lavender. Herbal. Finish: A little snappy and aggressive. Comment: The flavours tail off, as though the whisky is going to sleep. Smooth and easy, but lacks livliness. Springtime never quite blossoms into summer..  Rating: 75 -  Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.com

    Brilliant golden amber color. A somewhat closed nose of light caramel, toast, and vapor. A soft, buoyant entry leads to a off-dry, somewhat thin light-to medium-bodied palate with sweet toasty malt, peppery spice, and a brush of grain alcohol. Finishes dryly with a quick, hot fade. 40% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal
    RATED: 83 points (Recommended)
    - www.tastings.com

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    Chivas Regal 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $650. 00
    Bottle
    $7800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Scotch Blended Whisky of the Year (over 12 years)' -
    95 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010.

    After a 98 year absence, Chivas Regal 25 returned in 2007, paying homage to the first ever Chivas Regal blend. First released in 1909, the Inclusion of single malt whisky from the Strathisla ditillery, Speyside is said to give Chivas its defining sweetness.

    Tasting notes: Deep brassy gold colour. Rich and heady bouquet offers a sublime medley of fruits and nuts, dark chocolate, nougat and vanilla. An exceptionally pure, soft and svelte textured delivery possesses remarkable vibrancy for a whisky of its ilk. Stewed fruits combine with lively spices, cocoa and vanilla wafer biscuit. Outstanding length and balance. Concludes long and fresh, almost peppermint like, with hints of spice and cocoa persisting. A brilliant example that showcases what extra aged Scotch Whisky is all about. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews...Nose: Exotic fruit of the first order: some pretty serious age here, seemingly older than the 25 years (23.5) Taste: Mesmerisingly two-toned, with a beautiful delivery of velvety grains contrasting stunningly with the much firmer, cleaner malts. Softly chewable, with a gentle spice fizz as the vannilla begins to mount; unbelieveably juicy and mouth-watering despite its advanced age. (23.5) Finish: Long, wonderfully texturedand deft; some cocoa underlines the oak involvement, but there is not once a single hint of over-ageing. (24) Balance: unadulterated class where the grain-malt balance is exemplary and the deft intertwining of well-mannered oak and elegant barley leaves you demanding another glass. Brilliant! (24.5) 95 points -Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

    A polished nose of red apple, cinnamon, caramels, and salted almonds makes for an enticing prospect on this showpiece dram. The taste exemplifies smoothness. The indulgent palate comprises dark cooked fruits, coffee, malty cocoa, sticky toffee pudding, fudge, and a fine line of orange. Roll it around the mouth: the integrated aged grains enable these select malts to achieve their full flavor potential. An exceptionally long finish has remnants of that toffee pudding and a well-sucked aniseed ball. Treat yourself.
    88 points Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2016) – www.maltadvocate.com
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    • Nick's Import
    Dewar's 18 Year Old The Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    "A blend that upholds the very finest traditions of the great Dewar's name." - Jim Murray.

    Dewar’s, for one reason or another has become extremely popular amongst American whisky imbibers. Perhaps it is their preference for lighter tasting beers that extends into their tastes for Scotch? This new 18 Year Old release from the makers of one of the best-selling scotch in the world adds to Dewar’s already impressive portfolio of blended whiskies. Key malts include Aberfeldy, Macduff, Royal Brackla, Craigellachie and Aultmore. Note that this is a 750ml bottle as opposed to the 700ml format commonly found in Australia, usually selling for around the $140 mark. Comes in gift box presentation as pictured.

    Other reviews... sublime grain at work here. That is the key to the blend. Finding one that can both absorb and reflect the malt at work... and it does here almost to perfection. 40% Alc./Vol. 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

    ...Vanilla laced with spice, fondant icing, grapefruit peel, and lime zest leave the vanilla and floral notes lower down the pecking order. In the mouth, grapefruit and orange dominate the vanilla, yet the mouthfeel is thinner and the acidity tips toward the taste of bitter orange seeds. A lingering bitter orange finish. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018)

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    Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Dewar’s, for one reason or another has become extremely popular amongst American whisky imbibers. Perhaps it is their preference for lighter tasting beers that extends into their tastes for Scotch? The sixth best-selling scotch in the world, John Dewar was the first to bottle whisky with his own name on the label as a guarantee of quality (circa 1846.) Dewar was also the first to move away from stoneware jars and kegs, to begin selling the product in bottles. As this bought the cost of the product down significantly, the practise soon became the custom. After Dewar died in 1880, his two sons Thomas & John set off abroad, successfully signing up 27 new agencies greatly expanding the business.

    In 1898, the brothers returned to build the Aberfeldy distillery, which to this day remains the primary source of the Dewars blend. Perhaps Dewars most curious claim to fame, however, occurred in the same year when the company hired Thomas Edison to shoot the worlds first ever moving picture advertisement for a commercial product. It featured, not surprisingly, dancing kilted Scots.

    This blend consists of up to 40 different single malt and grain whiskies. Light in colour and body, elegant with aromas and flavours of new oak dominating over a sweet, heathery background. Clean, faintly spicy, slightly drying finish. Dewar’s is a distinctive though subtle drink. As an introduction to Scotch, its unassuming character makes it ideal.

    Other reviews... Nose: New leather upholstery. Polished oak. Beeswax. Hint of pine. Palate: Firm body. Fresh, crisp,toast. Very spicy. Ginger-dusted melon. Finish: Vanilla. Oak. Slightly piney again. Resiny. Comment: Decisive, cleansing and refreshing. A civilised apertif before oysters Rockefeller and a New York strip steak. Rating: 8/10 -  Michael Jackson, whiskymag.com

    Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Dewars 12 is created in "limited quantities" each year and released only when the master blender deems it ready. To highlight its restricted availability, bottles of Dewar's 12 are embossed with the Dewar's marrying symbol and individually numbered at the source.

    Other reviews... Medium amber color. Buttered caramel coconut, light peat, and vapor aromas. A smooth entry leads to a round medium-to full-bodied palate with sweet malt, dried tropical fruits, toffee, honey roasted nut and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a nice fade of dried fruit and peppery spice. Solid.40.0% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
    87 points (Highly Recommended)
    - tastings.com

    Other reviews… "Lots of character a dash of peat, and a hint of honey are all there, and they are nicely woven together." (89 points and a Best Buy) - Gary Regan, The Wine Enthusiast.

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    Dewar's 18 Year Old The Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    "A blend that upholds the very finest traditions of the great Dewar's name." - Jim Murray.

    Dewar’s, for one reason or another has become extremely popular amongst American whisky imbibers. Perhaps it is their preference for lighter tasting beers that extends into their tastes for Scotch? This new 18 Year Old release from the makers of one of the best-selling scotch in the world adds to Dewar’s already impressive portfolio of blended whiskies. Very limited stocks.

    Other reviews... sublime grain at work here. That is the key to the blend. Finding one that can both absorb and reflect the malt at work... and it does here almost to perfection. 40% Alc./Vol. 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

    ...Vanilla laced with spice, fondant icing, grapefruit peel, and lime zest leave the vanilla and floral notes lower down the pecking order. In the mouth, grapefruit and orange dominate the vanilla, yet the mouthfeel is thinner and the acidity tips toward the taste of bitter orange seeds. A lingering bitter orange finish. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018)

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    Douglas Laing's The Epicurean Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.2%
    The "Lowland" Epicurean joins Douglas Laing's regional range of colourfully packaged drams including "Timorous Beastie" from the Highlands, "Scallywag" from Speyside, "Rock Oyster" from the Islands and "Big Peat" from Islay. The packaging features the Epicurean himself, with no attention to detail spared, from the cocktail shaker, crystal decanter and barley husk illustrations, to the charmingly rhythmic pack copy that matches the whisky style and well and truly brings the spirit and its namesake to life.

    Fred Laing, Managing Director and 2nd Generation in the Laing family business, adds, "Back in 1930s Glasgow, The Epicurean, as everyone knew him, was the life and soul of any party. Wherever he popped in for a dram, you’d find him surrounded by a circle of admirers, regaling them with captivating tales of derring-do, of chance encounters in foreign climes and of the fine food and drink he feasted upon his travels. Our new expression is in honour of that roguish character who never fails to deliver charm, charisma and just a little bit of cheek."

    Tasting note: Pours like young Riesling with a very pale straw hue. Floral aromas are grassy / mildly gingery. Fruitiness develops as hints of elderflower, geranium and delicate vanilla wafer. Crisp, spicy delivery with flavours of rice crackers, straw and vanilla. Finish is fresh, zesty with white pepper and delicate citrus peel / vanilla hinted at in the aftertaste. Lively and appetising. 46.2 Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
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    Douglas Laing's Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Glasgow, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.8%

    Established in 1948, independent Scotch whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & Co have released a selection Island inspired blended malts under the Rock Island label (formerly known as 'Rock Oyster'). Bottled at 46.8% and without colouring or chill-filtration, top notch whiskies from Scotland’s islands are employed including those distilled on Islay, Arran, Orkney and Jura. It’s no wonder Master Blender Fred Laing says “If I could select just one dram to transport the Whisky enthusiast to the Islands of Scotland, it would be this!"

    Tasting note: Pale straw / gold. Sea breeze then faint iodine followed by lanolin and kipper on the nose. Lipsmacking with a tangy lanolin-peat, salt'n'pepper profile. Finish adds vanilla and suggests citrus zest. Concludes salty, vibrant and medium long. A delicious blend with a distinctive 'island' edge. 46.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... The final cornerstone of Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range, this blended malt celebrates the best from the Islands. The peat smoke finds harmony with the nose of pine, lemon curd, dewy lawns, and vanilla fudge. This is gloriously full-flavored; the peatiness certainly delivers, but there is a pleasant nip of saltiness too. The black pepper finish leads to a long lasting salty smack on the lips. Make this your hipflask essential for bracing excursions along the shoreline. 87 points - maltadvocate.com (Fall 2015) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick

    Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.2%
    The Gauldrons is the latest addition to Douglas Laing's "Remarkable Regional Malts", alongside The Epicurean (The Lowlands), Timorous Beastie (The Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), Rock Oyster (The Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

    Its name which translates to "bay of storms", is inspired by the dark sandy coves lining Campbeltown’s west coast. Legend has it the Scot's king, Robert the Bruce, hid from his enemies in a cave there, and while sequestered observed a spider’s patient efforts to build its web. The difficulties overcome by the spider encouraged Robert to return to battle against the English.

    Says Fred Laing, managing director of Douglas Laing, "The Gauldrons has seen us carefully marry together some of our best, and indeed rarest, casks of Campbeltown single malt. The resulting spirit is a unique combination of salt and sweet – the archetypal maritime tang balanced perfectly by a sugary, cereal character."

    Notes from the bottler... On the nose detect a dry saltiness with sweet cereal and a late hint of gentle peat smoke. The palate is initially dry (beachy and maritime) warming to crunched sugar, barley and oak. The warmingly spiced finish brings puffs of smoke and rock pools with a dark sugar sweetness. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
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    Douglas Laing's Sweet Wee Scallywag Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Glasgow, SCOTLAND
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Douglas Laing’s Scallywag is created using Speysiders including Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes. Bottled at 46% and non chill-filtered, this Small Batch bottling has a distinct rich, dark colour – extracted from the many Spanish Sherry Butts used during maturation. The result is a malt with a richly spiced character fused with vanilla (from the bourbon casks used), sweet stewed fruit, Christmas pudding, dark chocolate, zesty orange and sweet tobacco. No attention to detail has been missed in creating the Scallywag packaging. Inspired by the long line of Douglas Laing family Fox Terriers, which are renowned for being sweet yet rather mischievous dogs, it was felt the Scallywag name and Fox Terrier design was fitting for this richly spiced and deliciously sweet expression.

    Says Douglas Laing’s Managing Director (and proud Fox Terrier owner) Fred Laing: “From a chance sketch by a designer of our sweet, wee, rascal of a Fox Terrier, our Scallywag Malt Whisky was born! “Sweet” was the key which focused us on Speyside. Its cask selection is self-evidently heavy on the sherry background, balanced by first-fill bourbon casks – so the resulting ‘Vatted’ Malt comes with an excellent pedigree”.

    Tasting note: Bright pure gold. Attractive semi-sweet aromas of honey, toasted muesli and water cracker. Middle weighted, relaxed and fresh in the mouth featuring light dried grass / grain and biscuit flavours. Gains depth at the finish adding dried fruits and spices. Faint peat in the aftertaste? Very amicable. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... A newer batch. DL’s website (liked the old one better! More character!) states that this is a blend of Mortlach, Macallan, and Glenrothes ‘amongst others’. Colour: pale gold. Nose: malt, malt, and malt. Plus Mars bars, cereals, tarte tatin, orange and vanilla cream, orange cake, and drops of earl grey tea. A little liquorice wood makes it firmer. Mouth: very malty and toffee-ish, well in the style of many official Glenrothes, with also some chocolate and dried figs. Tends to become a notch drying (black tea). Finish: rather long, malty, toffee-ish. Marmalade-filled chocolate and more black tea. Comments: indeed, very Speyside. Now it beats many entry-level NAS official Speysiders (welcome to blendoland), including the aforementioned brands. Which ain’t too hard to do indeed. 81 points - whiskyfun.com

    Eden Mill Art of the Blend Sherry Cask Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.1%

    Eden Mill continues to diversify adding a blended whisky to their line up. It's a six year old finished in sherry casks. Expect subtle flavours of green oak, dry berries and a delicate finish of roasted nuts and macadamia. 47.1% Alc./Vol.

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    • Nick's Import
    Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Whether you know one or are one, every Old Parr deserves a blend as good as this! In Jim Murray's words, "blending Parr excellence!"

     

    Usually available at Duty Free stores only, Old Parr is named after Tom Parr (pictured on the label), once reputed to be the oldest man in England. Launched in 1909, the brand later found success in export markets such as Japan, Mexico and South America where it was easily identified in its distinctive dimpled and rounded square bottle. The basis of the blend today is Cragganmore, however Glendullan has also been a major component since World War II.

    Tasting note: Deep gold / bright copper penny colour. An attractive mix of cocoa, vanilla and breakfast fruit toast with exposure drawing out a fruit'n'nut chocolate aspect. Concentrated for the genre, with a spicy backbone that includes muesli, dried grass and light stewed fruit flavours, ending honeyed yet fresh, grainy, peppery and with excellent length. Quite richly styled. Gets better each time you taste it. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Perhaps on about the fourth or fifth mouthfeel, the penny drops that this is not only exceptionally good whisky; it is blending Parr excellence. 91.5 points- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016

    Golden amber color. Aromas of honeyed nut toast and cereal with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with a vanilla toffee and pepper finish. A very pleasant, easy-going blend. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
    87 points (Highly Recommended)
    - tastings.com

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    Grants Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Banffshire, SCOTLAND
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Formerly known as the 'Family Reserve', Grant's have now re-branded this as 'Triple Wood'.

    William Grant began distilling in 1887, with the intention of supplying the then flourishing trade. When his sole distributer collapsed, Grant was left with no outlet for continueing sales. Grant urgently needed to invent and market his own brand. In desperation, he passed the challenge onto his son-in-law who, so the story goes, made over five hundred calls to various firms around the country. He managed to sell one dozen bottles! Business gradually improved however, and the original Grants we know today was suitably marketed under the "Steadfast" label. The product has since enhanced its image to cater for numerous international markets, including the adoption of its striking triangular bottle.

    Tasting Notes: Aromas include oatmeal biscuit, hints of dried fruits and peat as well as notes of honey. A fresh, clean and light entry has sustained interest, dovetailing into a balanced, delicately spicy, medium dry mid palate with a flourish of raisin and smoke to the cereal and honey flavours. Add this to your shortlist of daily drams. Much improved since our last tasting. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Previous review: [October 2000] A lighter style blend, similar in weight and character to Teacher’s. The nose is plump, oily and semi-sweet with notes of honey, oatmeal, and biscuit. The influences of Balvenie and Glenfiddich (which are also produced by William Grant and Sons) are evident. Subtle flavours of almond, toffee, chocolate and vanilla make for everyday drinking 40% alc./vol.

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    J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The blending of whiskies is a practise aimed at creating a product of broad appeal. It was for this purpose that Justerni & Brooks developed their now famous J&B Rare for the American market. By using a high proportion of the softer Lowland malts, J&B achieved a classic in its genre which remains one of the biggest selling whiskies on the American market.

    Over 40 different malt and grain whiskies are matured and then married together for an unusually long time. Distilled, blended & bottled in Scotland.

    Tasting note: [2012 bottling] Pale straw colour. Nosing reveals toasty cereals, vanilla wafer and a whisper of peat. Aeration releases more cocoa. Light to medium bodied. Exhibits a lovely malt/grain balance with gentle spices and a fluff of peat adding depth at mid palate. Finishes crisp, clean and beautifully dry with good persistence. In its latest incarnation, one of the best value blends on the market.
    40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Black Label Directors Cut Blade Runner 2049 Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $999. 00
    Bottle
    $11988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 49%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured. This one, in particular, has a stress tear along the left edge of the back panel.

    Inspired by the, then, futuristic bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label in Ridley Scotts 1982 movie Blade Runner, this bottle was born from a collaboration with film maker Denis Villeneuve, who directed the 2017 movie Blade Runner 2049. This uber-modern bottle was created to be featured in the new movie. Bottled at a higher abv of 49%, expect your classic Black Label experience with heightened spice and smoke character. 49% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dog Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $699. 00
    Bottle
    $8388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. This one, in particular, has a broken bottle centring device inside the box.

    The Johnnie Walker Blue Label "Zodiac Collection" was launched in 2017. Aimed at collectors, the series features Johnnie Blue in specially designed bottles celebrating the Lunar New Year with one of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals pictured. This edition honours the "Year of the Dog" with a rather well dressed dog on the rear side of the bottle. Limited edition. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $699. 00
    Bottle
    $8388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    2017 debuted two new JW limited editions. This one celebrates Chinese New Year "The Year of the Rooster" in an eye-catching two-tone blue bottle that fades towards the base revealing a glimpse of the liquid within. A gold illustration of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster adorns three faces of the bottle. This will make for an impressive gift or addition to any Johnnie collection.

     

    40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dragon Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $370. 00
    Bottle
    $4440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Regarded as the mightiest of all zodiac animals, the Wood Dragon emerges from an ancient forest as a symbol of life and creativity in this Johnnie Walker Limited Edition design, a portent of future prosperity that embraces the defiant optimism of ‘keep walking’. Just as maturing whiskies blossom into life after careful aging in oak casks, in 2024 the year of the Wood Dragon helps good fortunes flourish.

    The artist behind the presentation is James Jean, a Taiwanese-American known for his intricate and detailed illustrations, paintings, and comic book covers. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and worked for several years as a cover artist for DC Comics before branching out to pursue his own artistic vision. Jean’s work often features surreal and dreamlike imagery, blending elements of mythology, nature, and the human form into richly textured and complex compositions. His unique style has earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his artwork has been featured in galleries and museums around the world. Jean’s innovative approach to art continues to inspire and captivate audiences, making him one of the most celebrated and influential artists of his generation. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rabbit Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $350. 00
    Bottle
    $4200.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Johnnie Walker fans will be keen to get their hands on the latest Blue Label limited edition. One of the better presentations of recent times, it features the Year of the Rabbit in a design created by one of fashion’s brightest young talents, Angel Chen, in a dynamic, modern interpretation of 2023’s Zodiac animal, the sprightly rabbit. Symbolising mercy, elegance and beauty, the rabbit signifies longevity in traditional Asian culture and as an echo of the Johnnie Walker motto, Keep Walking, prancing rabbits are captured bounding amongst mountainous peaks. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $99.99
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Johnnie Walker Green Label is the only whisky in the Walker range to carry the 'Blended Malt Scotch Whisky' certification. It replaces the older term 'Vatted Malt' and indicates that the whisky has been blended exclusively from single malts, and not blended with inexpensive grain whisky.

    The Walker family began buying some of Scotland's finest distilleries over 100 years ago. Now, with over 27 malt whisky producers in ownership, the company doesn't have to look too far for the very best material. They can choose from the cream of the crop, and have also acquired over a century of distilling experience in the process, guaranteeing the quality of their whisky well into the future.

    Undisputed as one of the all-time classics in its genre, Green label is instantly recognisable as a Walker blend, with a profile of fresh and slightly fruity aromas with hints of mango and toffee followed by the trademark whiff of peat & sea air that distinguishes most of the JW stable.

    Tasting note: Brassy gold / impeccable clarity. A sophisticated, expressive nose offers an assemblage of soft, sweet peat, oatmeal biscuit, dried mango / fig, white pepper with good freshness - sustained even after several minutes in the glass. Full and well rounded in the mouth with nipping spices carrying the malty attack, along with flavours of salted crackers, restrained peat and an oily-yet-crisp finish with strong staying power. The vivacious and intensely flavoured character of this vatting will keep you coming back time and again. Forget Blue Label: Green and Gold remain the stars in the JW line up. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Just as complex as Johnnie Walker Gold, but fuller and more richly textured. (Not surprising, given that there are no grain whiskies in Johnnie Walker Green.) This is one of the finer vatted malts on the market. Its flavors are well-integrated. You’ll find creamy toffee and nougat at its core, which is then layered with notes of vanilla, mint, fresh brine, and even a hint of mustard seed. Excitingly fresh and vibrant on the finish. A whisky for both the blend and single malt drinker. And at the price, it is also fairly valued for an all-malt whisky.
    89 points - www.maltadvocate.com (Summer 2005) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $279. 99
    Bottle
    $3359.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Is this the Holy Grail of blended Scotch Whisky? The Blue Label blend echoes early pioneering days when Johnnie Walker would select a small number of whiskies in his own local grocery shop in order to create an outstanding blend for the specific tastes of a highly valued customer. John Walker and his son Alexander began their earliest blending experiments using a limited range of whiskies, drawn mainly from the islands, the western and northern Highlands and a few distilleries in Speyside. After rejecting whiskies that didn't meet their standards, they found that the very best were strictly limited in supply. Following their lead, the Johnnie Walker master-blender developed Blue Label as a celebration of the founder's unremitting standards for only the highest quality whisky.The blend is similar to the taste and character of some of the earliest whisky blends created in the 19th century, possessing a traditionally rich peaty taste combined with an exceptionally smooth, deep, distinctly malty flavour. Whiskies of up to 60 years old contribute to its character.

    In 1993, a panel of international experts at the International Wine and Spirit Competition awarded Johnnie Walker Blue Label its most prestigious medal, the Gold Medal for the Best Blended Whisky. Indeed this is a venerable whisky and one that would have been much appreciated by Walkers clients. A toasty, sweet aroma is complemented by a peaty and spicy taste that develops into heady flavours of oak, dark-chocolate and rich fruitcake. Comprising 16 of the world's rarest whiskies, Blue Label is dominated by Islay malt whisky, and balanced by several rich Speyside malts that have undergone exceptional periods of sherry oak maturation.

    Other reviews… Magnificently powerful and intense. Caramels, dried peats, elegant cigar smoke, seeds scraped from vanilla beans, brand new pencils, peppercorn, coriander seeds, and star anise make for a deeply satisfying nosing experience. Silky caramels, bountiful fruits of ripe peach, stewed apple, orange pith, and pervasive smoke with elements of burnt tobacco. An abiding finish of smoke, dry spices, and banoffee pie sweetness. Close to perfection. Editor's Choice - 97 points whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2018

    ...Nose: Opens very slowly to reveal a mass of aromas: lanolin, smoke, hessian, dried fruit, polished wood floors, oak, liquorice, cake, silky red fruit, cream. Palate: Hold it in the mouth and there's allspice, sultana cake, crisp malt, bung cloth, turfy smoke which builds in intensity as the whisky opens. Finish: Long, smoky, but also fruit pastilles. Comment: This needs time. Right enough at this price you're hardly going to shark it back. 90 points - David Broom, whiskymag.com

    Nose: Perfumy. Lime skins. Juniper. Slightly sweet spiciness. Tobacco? juicy oak. Palate: Beautifully rounded. Voluptuous. Ginger cake. Marzipan. Nuts. Pears in chocolate. Finish: Flowery dryness. roses. Long, lingering. Comment: A lovely, luxurious whisky. 40% alc./vol.
    9.3 - Michael Jackson, whiskymag.com

    Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $114. 99
    Bottle
    $1379.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%


    There are many bottlings of Johnnie Walker, however few Australian whisky enthusiasts will be familiar with Johnnie Walker Gold Label. Until recently, Gold Label was reserved exclusively for the duty free market. The product has now been released at the retail level and provides lovers of Johnnie Walker with an opportunity to taste the portfolio’s "older brother".

    Conceived by Alexander Walker in 1920 for a centenary blend, Gold Label had to wait another 30 years to see the light of day, due to shortages of aged malts caused by the First World War. It remained as jottings in a notebook until the early 1950s when, shortly after Alexander's death, the Johnnie Walker master blender completed this unfinished symphony. However, this time shortages caused by the Second World War, meant that bottlings were exclusively reserved for the company's blenders and directors. From its smoky, caramel and vanilla aroma to its creamy, honeyed taste, this Scotch whisky finishes with a light and lingering spiciness. It's unique character comes from an alchemic blending of 15 whiskies, at the heart of which is Clynelish, the rare Highland malt whisky made from spring water that flows over veins of pure gold.
    40%Alc.Vol.

    Tasting note:Nose: Big, soft-hearted nose: honeycomb, meaad, exotic spice, rose petal, butter, light wood and ozone. Palate: Hugely silky and ripe: a whiff of smoke, peach, mango. All very rich, waxy and long. Finish: Soft, honeyed and gentle with some light smoke. Comment: Voluptuous and deeply sexy. More of a cousin to Black than a brother. Rating: 90 - tasting note sourced from David Broom, www.whiskymag.comsize>

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    Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Black Label was first introduced in 1910 although its origins go back as far as 1820 when Walker blended his original 'Kilmarnock Whisky' and began selling it from his grocery shop. The location of the shop had a great deal to do with Black Labels success. Situated on a main trading route near an old poll gate, the shop attracted passing merchants and locals. It was through these travellers that the whiskys fame quickly spread.

    This aged version of the classic Red Label enjoys a similar cult following. Its unique complexity is achieved by expertly blending an extremely diverse, but complementary range of malt whiskies, each of which has been matured for a minimum of 12 years and some for much longer. In total, up to 40 malts and grain whiskies make up the Johnnie Walker Black Label blend. Island and Islay malts deliver spice, richness and lingering peat. Speyside malts make an important contribution to the depth of taste, bringing smoky malt, fruitiness, apple freshness and a rich sherry character to the blend. At the heart of Black Label lies 12 year old Cardhu, an outstanding malt from Speyside, which imparts silkiness, a characteristic which has made it famous as a single malt.

    To date, Black Label has won more international awards for excellence than any other deluxe whisky. In the 1880s, Old Highland won medals in Sydney and Paris. Over 100 years later, in 1994, Black Label picked up gold medals at the 1994 Monde Selection Awards and the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), where it also won a trophy for Best Blended Whisky. In 1996, it won gold again at IWSC for the best deluxe Scotch Whisky.

    Black Label has many admirers, but perhaps none so famous or devoted as Sir Winston Churchill, whose still life painting 'Bottlescape' (1932) proudly captures the familiar contours of his whisky of choice. Indeed, the company's old timers recall the Herculean efforts required to keep the British PM supplied with his favourite tipple during wartime rationing!

    Other reviews… Nose: Rich. Maple syrup, spices and mustard. Can a whisky have a hint of acidity on the nose? Yes, but rahter the acidity of a Lenny Bruce rather than of vinegar. Palate: Marijuana. Big interplay of smoky dryness, spicy heat and sweetly malty, creamy vanilla. Finish: Rounded with raisiny sherry. At length, mellow. Comment: Is Black Label a great whisky? Was Dizzy Gillespie a great musician? Rating: 90 -Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.com

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition Year Of The Ox Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    The latest release from Johnnie Walker is here: 'The Ox' is the second of the twelve-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The intricate design pays homage to the majestic golden ox as a symbol of prosperity and growth. The visuals are completed with celebratory lanterns and cherry blossom, signifying good fortune in the year to come. As always, designed with collectors in mind. Very limited stocks. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker 12 Years Old Black Label Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Centenary Edition (750ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    A follow up to the 2008 anniversary edition, this latest, limited release Centenary Edition continues a strong tradition of celebrating Walker's virtues, this time featuring striking, distinctive black and gold packaging. Certain to please the collector's eye, and the palate of the Johnnie devotees. One only. 40.0% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Fife, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    '...God, I love this stuff... this is exactly how a vatted malt should be and one of the best samples I've come across since its launch.' - 95 points, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017.

    Johnnie Walker Green Label is the only whisky in the Walker range to carry the 'Blended Malt Scotch Whisky' certification. It replaces the older term 'Vatted Malt' and indicates that the whisky has been blended exclusively from single malts, and not blended with inexpensive grain whisky. The Walker family began buying some of Scotland's finest distilleries over 100 years ago. Now, with over 27 malt whisky producers in ownership, the company doesn't have to look too far for the very best material. They can choose from the cream of the crop, and have also acquired over a century of distilling experience in the process, guaranteeing the quality of their whisky well into the future.

    Undisputed as one of the all-time classics in its genre, Green label is instantly recognisable as a Walker blend, with a profile of fresh and slightly fruity aromas with hints of mango and toffee followed by the trademark whiff of peat & sea air that distinguishes most of the JW stable.

    Tasting note: Brassy gold / impeccable clarity. A sophisticated, expressive nose offers an assemblage of soft, sweet peat, oatmeal biscuit, dried mango / fig, white pepper with good freshness - sustained even after several minutes in the glass. Full and well rounded in the mouth with nipping spices carrying the malty attack, along with flavours of salted crackers, restrained peat and an oily-yet-crisp finish with strong staying power. The vivacious and intensely flavoured character of this vatting will keep you coming back time and again. Forget Blue Label: Green and Gold remain the stars in the JW line up. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Just as complex as Johnnie Walker Gold, but fuller and more richly textured. (Not surprising, given that there are no grain whiskies in Johnnie Walker Green.) This is one of the finer vatted malts on the market. Its flavors are well-integrated. You’ll find creamy toffee and nougat at its core, which is then layered with notes of vanilla, mint, fresh brine, and even a hint of mustard seed. Excitingly fresh and vibrant on the finish. A whisky for both the blend and single malt drinker. And at the price, it is also fairly valued for an all-malt whisky.
    89 points - maltadvocate.com (Summer 2005) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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    Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A new addition to the Johnnie Walker family. The whisky was created taking Black Label as a blueprint and adding heavily-peated malts, some aged in deeply charred oak casks. Memories of our last tasting of the original Johnnie Walker Black about one year ago (the blend varies) recollect an all round richer, sweeter, oilier whisky whereas rather than doubling the experience, this seems to have halved it. For those who enjoy lighter Islays this is akin to a young Caol Ila. It would make a pleasant food whisky.

    Tasting note: Deep gold colour. Moderate aromas of sweet cereals, fruit cake and clove are interwoven with peat that has a salty, kippery edge. Entry is light and silky to the point of being water like. Mid palate is light to medium bodied, with soft spices adding depth. Mild flavours of toffee apple and fruit cake seamlessly combine with sweet grains and delicate peat followed by a subtle, drying aftertaste of fruit cake and peat. This is exceptionally smooth - if that’s what’s most important to you - but the overall delivery is a little thin, especially with regard to the finish and aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.
    Limited stocks.

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    Johnnie Walker Red Label 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    We have four bottles of this collector's Red Label. The condition on these seems to generally be pretty good with just some slight bruising to the box lids. Individually numbered bottles. We believe these were released to the Japanese market only.

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    Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The world's number one selling blended Scotch and the preferred choice of whisky lovers every where. Johnnie Walker Red Label is a full-flavoured spirit that is a blend of Highland malt and Lowland grain whiskies. Red Label was originally created in 1909 for the new Scotch drinker who was inclined to mix whisky with ice, water, soda or in a variety of cocktails. By widening the range of whiskies used in his father's Old Highland Whisky, Alexander Walker developed Red Label as a smoother and lighter alternative - this was a break from the traditional deeply flavoured, full bodied Scotch whiskies of the past and was considered a more approachable drink. By 1920, Johnnie Walker Red Label had become the first truly global drinks brand, sold in over 120 countries. In 1933, the company was granted a Royal Warrant to supply Scotch to King George V, and the company has remained an official purveyor to the British Royal Household ever since. In 1996, Johnnie Walker Red Label won the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, having previously picked up Silver Medals over three consecutive years. It has also consistently garnered Gold and Grand Gold Medals at the Monde Selection Awards.

    Tasting note: Brilliant, bright gold appearance. Aromas offer a peaty top note hovering over sweet, fat, oily grains. The palate possesses good concentration with the peat laced sweet grains and gentle spices contributing to a fat, rich, oily mouth feel. Aftertaste of vanilla and sweet cereals with the peat re-emerging. Technically faultless and an achievement given how much of this stuff is churned out. But this bottling (and they do vary) is lacking freshness being quite sweet and clunky throughout. In fact, it's almost a little out of balance. Some fresh oak required in the mix? 40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    Fife, SCOTLAND
    $499. 00
    Bottle
    $5988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    Two different packaging styles available - Please call 1800 069 295 for more information.

    This 18 Year Old blend is reported to have more of an intense, peaty character when compared to the Clynelish dominant Gold Label. Platinum is positioned between Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve Label within the hierarchy.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    2017 debuts two new JW limited editions. This one celebrates Chinese New Year "The Year of the Rooster" in an eye-catching two-tone blue bottle that fades towards the base revealing a glimpse of the liquid within. A gold illustration of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster adorns three faces of the bottle. This will make for an impressive gift or addition to any Johnnie collection.

     

    Reportedly 600 bottles were available in the UK so expect Australia's allocation to be significantly less. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Monkey Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    $999. 00
    Bottle
    $11988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    To celebrate Chinese New Year 2016, Johnnie Walker added the “Year of the Monkey” limited edition to its Blue Label family. The new bottle design features Chinese calligraphy with blue brushstrokes and golden hints depicting monkey king "Sun Wukong" in The Journey to The West, one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. When placing four uniquely white porcelain bottles side by side, the canvas unfolds to a stunningly beautiful visage, depicting monkeys leaping into the New Year with joy.

     

    “Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of Monkey special release truly marries the best of Chinese ceramic art with the very finest blend of Scotch whisky,” says marketing director of Diageo Brands Drew Mills. “This classic combination introduces unrivalled creative elements to the global whisky market, and I’m confident it will quickly become the premier choice for discerning collectors.” 43% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Australia Commemorative Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $599.00
    $499. 99
    Bottle
    $5999.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has some heavy creasing on the outer back corner and a small tear on the inside compartment. Actual product not pictured.

    A limited release commemorating "the traditional 19th Century Johnnie Walker whiskies that first set sail to Australia in the 1860's".

    One only from a private collection. Bottled at 48% Alc./Vol.

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    Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Ralfy's Whisky of the Year for 2024. "Top coastal blend" - whiskyfun.com

    A malt-heavy blend from the team at Adelphi, named after a rocky outcrop not far from the Ardnamurchan distillery (not Charles MacLean's own nose, although he must have had something to do with its creation). Twenty one ex-bourbon Lowland grain hogsheads form a 'blank canvas' to which forty casks of ex-bourbon Ardnamurchan and sixteen ex-sherry casks of the same are added. It’s then dressed with five casks of Campbeltown malt. The significant presence of ex-sherry casks and zero filtration add up to a blend with considerable depth, but the defining character is from the West Coast peated component. This almost tastes like Ardnamurchan 'lite' with the sweet smokey notes supported by an understated fruitiness. The finish intensifies on a peppery note, concluding ashy, fresh and medium long. While it lacks some of the oily richness found in famous rivals like Johnnie Black, Maclean's Nose is so tasty that it's closer to a blended malt than a blended whisky in the mass-produced, contemporary sense. In this case, the slightly higher price is justified. Awarded Whisky of the Year 2024 by the popular youtube blogger, Ralfy. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... This is brand new, but I've heard it's only due to be heading out of their warehouse towards the end of April. I first used to believe this baby was a much appropriate tribute to Charles MacLean's own nose, but I just saw that 'Maclean's Nose' was the name of a place near Ardnamurchan, and that of a salmon farm as well. The label's been made out of barley draff, which surely is a first, but I've heard the cattle was starting to complain, as that draff is usually used as food for them. You cannot please everyone, I suppose. This shelters 70% malt, so in my book, it's a quasi-malt. Colour: straw. Nose: I am not certain there is some Ardnamurchan in there, but that's totally possible, if not obvious. It's very close to 'nature', to the sea, to the draff (there), to grist, to breads, to lemons, to damp oatcakes, with a small fermentary side in the background, which we always enjoy. Then rather earth, root vegetables, wild carrots, williams pears… You say grain whisky? What grain whisky? Mouth: much smokier on the palate, with this perfect acridness that we always enjoy as well, lemon zests, salt, oysters, sauvignon blanc, then once again these bready, fermentary notes. But the peat's carrying the flag, clearly. Finish: long, clean, natural, with no further changes, bread, peat, lemon, brine, oysters… Comments: quite bizarrely, this baby also reminds me of some of the very best new Japanese malts, in their peated forms. Hey, it's a compliment! Top coastal blend - or indeed quasi-malt. 88 points - whiskyfun.com

    ...It’s one of the best affordable blends you can grab and enjoy right now and I hope, when this inevitably runs out, another batch will be hastily prepared and ushered forward in the spirit of keen replenishment. - dramface.com

    ...Nose: Blossom honey, and the delicate florals of honeysuckle and chamomile. Cedarwood and thyme. Underneath, malted loaf. With time, caramel waffles and vanilla, then beef stock and burnt toast. Palate: Medium. Salted caramel on baked green apples, and some nutmeg and cinnamon. Shredded wheat cereal. The savoury stock note returns, backed by stewed plums. Finish: Medium, on apple core and raisins. Comment: A dependable blend with lots to like. - whiskymag.com

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    McCallums Perfection Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
    $51. 99
    Bottle
    $623.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    From Edinburgh, Scotland, McCallums is a bartenders standard for mixing any drink that involves Scotch. Its full flavour allows for versatility. A large percentage of the McCallums blend relies on Cragganmore color>(see entry), a highly regarded Speyside Single Malt, providing McCallums with its round mouthfeel and slightly peaty character.
    The whisky has a particularly strong following in Australasia.

    Other reviews... Pretty competent and clean of no great age. Lovely malty sweetness combining with soft smoke for a full bodied start and then finishing with firm grain. Bottled in Australia. 40% alc./vol.
    80 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2006.

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    Nomad Outland Blended Whisky (700ml)
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 41.3%
    A collaborative blended whisky from master distiller, Richard Paterson (of Whyte & Mackay & Dalmore fame) and Antonio Flores from the Spanish Sherry producer, Gonzalez Byass. Technically this can't be labelled as Scotch, as the whisky hasn't been completely matured in Scotland, instead it's brought to Spain from Scotland for a final period in Sherry butts. This means the sherry casks are “fresher,” and more active on the whisky than they'd typically be, having not dried out in transit. Maturation is also accelerated in the warm Jerez climate.

    Created from a selection of over 30 malt and grain whiskies aged between 5 and 8 years, Paterson and Flores experimented with different Sherry casks, including Oloroso and Fino, but ultimately decided on Pedro Ximénez. After three years in Sherry butts in Scotland, the finishing in Jerez last for another 12 months.

    Tasting note: Deeply coloured. Aromas are rich and redolent of orange zest, hazelnut chocolate, fruit slice, dates, vanilla and caramel. Follows on with delicious, juicy fruit cake flavours augmented by sweet spices (nutmeg, clove?). Dried fruits and cinnamon through the finish, with the PX almost overwhelming, countered at the last by citrus zest and vanillan oak. An opulent, sweet-styled blend. 41.3% Alc./Vol.
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    2012 North Star 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.1%

    For a reasonable price, North Star deliver a blended whisky via vatting malts and grains in a large sherry cask. Our tasting found aromas and flavours of muesli, dry fruit cake and dark chocolate in a medium bodied, easy-drinking dram with a relaxed mouthfeel. The sweeter, softer grain component dominates the mid palate, rounding off with flavours of sponge cake, light vanilla and white pepper. Non chill filtered for maximum flavour. 46.1% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Peach melba and a flat white. Palate: Raspberry liquorice twirls. Finish: Frosted bon bons - a sherbert dip.

    Pure Scot Midnight Peat Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44.5%
    Finished in ex-peated whisky casks, Midnight Peat is a new offering from acclaimed Master Distiller, Nick Savage in collaboration with Australian cocktail bartenders. Expect rich campfire smoke aromas and flavours with toffee apples, honey and custard, a spicy, sweet mouth feel and a tingly, smokey finish. 44.5% Alc./Vol.
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    Pure Scot Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A brand produced by the Bladnoch Distillery in the lowlands, launched to celebrate their 200th anniversary. Bright gold. Moderate scents of vanilla, clove and light fruit cake. Second pass suggests stewed fruits. Light'n'easy in the mouth with pleasant mocha and muesli-like flavours rounded out by a soft flurry of spice. Ends drying, brisk and woody with subtle grains in the aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The main dresser should be Bladnoch but there is also some Islay and some Speyside, as well as some grain whisky. Let's hope this baby is Bladnoch-driven, and not just some kind of anonymous blandola (going a bit too far once more, S.) Colour: gold. Nose: it's malty, it's cakey, it is pleasantly waxy (beeswax), it's got a little wood smoke, some earl grey tea, lillies, honeysuckle, touches of earth… Well, imagine all blends would be like this! Couldn't the industry pull this off? Mouth: huge success despite the low strength. Same flavours as on the nose, plus more citrus, perhaps from Bladnoch's malt. This is a perfect blend – you don't even feel the grain whiskies. We're not far from Johnnie Walker's Blue Label, to tell you the truth. Exactly. Finish: perfect fresh and honeyed finish, with this lovely citrusy signature in the end. Comments: surprised and impressed, I am, which wasn't the case when I tried an earlier version leisurely. Did they change the recipe? Not my business of course, but I would also do a version at +/-46% vol. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Strathconon 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $399.00
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Possibly a late 1970s or early 80s bottling, the Strathconon brand was created by James Buchanan & Co.
    One only. Note box condition and low fill level. 43% Alc./Vol.
    Teachers Highland Cream Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Glasgow, SCOTLAND
    $51. 99
    Bottle
    $623.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    William Teacher started work in a cotton mill aged seven; in 1830 he was employed by a small grocer in Glasgow. After marrying the owner’s daughter, he managed to arrange a liquor licence and opened his first 'dram shop'. These were well maintained public houses selling reasonable spirits. Twenty years later, Teacher was officially recognised as the largest licence holder in Glasgow. The Scotch Whisky bearing his name remains today blended & bottled in Scotland. While all blended Scotch Whiskies are made from either malt and/or grain spirit, Teacher's Highland Cream has an exceptionally high malt content - at least 45%. This is a feature which contributes to its unique character and flavour. The two core components are Glendronach and Ardmore. Glendronach is an exceptional sherry cask Speyside malt, produced in one of Scotland's oldest working distilleries. The heart of Teacher's 'rugged' flavour comes from Ardmore.

    Other reviews... Nose: Oily, Fudge-like. Palate: Big, rounded, smooth. Full of crunchy maltiness. To drink this whisky is like biting into peanut brittle. Then toffee. Then licorice flavours. Finish: Rooty, oaky, smoky, these dry flavours providing a perfect balance. Comment: Malty, even creamy, but never cloying. Big and sustaining. The whisky world's answer to Kendal Mint Cake.
    Rating: 85 - Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.comsize>

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    The Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Perth, SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Matthew Gloag bought malt whiskies from distilleries around Scotland and built up a reputation for his cellars. Today that tradition continues with the release of three new super-premium blended Malt whiskies from Gloags. It is a credit to master distiller John Ramsay and his team that a brand selling more than 30 million bottles of whisky in some 100 countries can conjure up  and win acclaim for a 30 year old luxury product such as this. The 30 Year Old Famous Grouse Malt Scotch Whisky is created from the finest single malt whiskies including the world renowned 'Macallan' and 'Highland Park.' These whiskies are left undisturbed to mature for a minimum period of thirty years, though many rest for considerably longer. Each cask is then individually selected to create a blended malt whisky of exceptional character.

    Gold medal, trophy and category champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2007. An extraordinary result!

    Tasting Notes: Clear, bright russet colour. Rich aroma of citrus, pineapple and cedarwood. It is characterised by an oaky taste with a hint of mixed peel and has a long sweet finish. 40% Alc./Vol. - Tasting notes sourced from The Famous Grouse.

    Other reviews: Deep amber color. Floral dried fruit, nut, molasses, and dark caramel aromas have a nice sherried character. A supple entry leads to a spicy off-dry medium-to full-bodied palate with singed brown spices, dates, dark caramel, and dusty minerals. Finishes with a lightly smoky and peaty fade of cigar box and peppery spice. A round, refined and deep whisky that maintains a delicate nature. 40% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    RATED: 92 points (Exceptional).
    - tasting note sourced from www.tastings.com

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    The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Perth, SCOTLAND
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Blended and bottled by the Gloag family, whose business was founded in 1800. The Famous Grouse is testimony to the unsurpassed blending experience of six generations of this family, which accounts for the consistent quality and smooth character of the blend. Like so many early whisky companies, Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd., has its origins in the early 19th century, when the founder established himself as a grocer and wine merchant in Perth. Matthew Gloag bought malt whiskies from distilleries around Scotland and built up a reputation for his cellars.

    Finest malt whiskies, such as The Macallan and Highland Park, are married with exceptional grain whiskies for an unusually long period in fully seasoned oak casks to create the Famous Grouse blend. The product takes its name from the Red Grouse, a native wild game bird of Scotland.

    Other reviews…Remains sexy, elegant and refined with a stunning opening on the palate. But can’t help feeling that caramel has recently replaced some of the crisper notes, especially on the finish.
    83 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2006.

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    The Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $68. 99
    Bottle
    $827.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    This is the new look for the whisky formerly known as "The Naked Grouse" which has transitioned to a new design and 100% recyclable packaging. The brand began with a grain whisky component, but in response to the popularity of single malts, it was decided to make it an 'all malt' in 2017. Highland Park, Glenturret, Glenrothes and Macallan are / were the core ingredients. The final composition was matured in first-fill and refill American and European oak casks, then finished in first-fill oloroso Sherry butts for a further six months.

    Tasting note: Deep amber-gold. Strong sherry input brings whisps of sulphur / struck match and gingery warmth, with a drying, nutty, muesli-like edge to the malt. A little thin on entry, building concentration and spice through the middle; Biscuity and crisp, with light dried fruits, bitter chocolate and some peel freshness carrying the finish. Starts like a Glenrothes and ends like young Macallan. 40% Alc./Vol.

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