John Walker & Sons King George V Year Of The Rabbit Scotch Whisky
John Walker & Sons King George V Year Of The Rabbit Scotch Whisky is the 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year edition of the King George V blend: a 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL blended Scotch drawn from extremely rare, precious casks — including irreplaceable whisky from the now-silent Port Ellen distillery — and presented in packaging illustrated by Shanghai-based fashion designer Angel Chen, with rabbits prancing among mountainous peaks echoing the "Keep Walking" motto. The King George V line commemorates the Royal Warrant granted to John Walker & Sons on 1 January 1934. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 43% ABV / 86 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: John Walker & Sons (Diageo), Scotland — rare malt & grain blend
- Casks: includes whiskies from distilleries operating during George V's reign (1910–1936), incl. silent Port Ellen (closed 1983)
- Edition: 2023 Lunar New Year limited release; Angel Chen illustrated packaging
A Royal Blend for the Rabbit Year
King George V has always been about ghost stock — whiskies from distilleries that were running when George V took the throne — and the Year of the Rabbit edition wraps that rarity in Angel Chen's playful, collectible artwork. Inside: Speyside and Highland malts plus coastal Port Ellen smoke, the silent Islay distillery whose casks the brand calls irreplaceable. Find it among our Scotch whisky rarities and the Johnnie Walker collection.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with sweet, smoky Port Ellen over orange, raisins, figs, and cinnamon. The palate is abundant spice and dried fruits — vanilla, dark chocolate, toffee, roast nuts — with Port Ellen's coastal smokiness building through a long, rich, creamy, elegant finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat, in a tulip glass, at room temperature — this is a contemplative, collector-grade pour. A drop of water may open the dried-fruit core.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in John Walker King George V?
A blend of rare malt and grain whiskies from distilleries operating during King George V's reign (1910–1936), including silent Port Ellen.
What is the Year of the Rabbit edition?
A limited 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year release with packaging designed by Shanghai fashion designer Angel Chen.
What is the ABV?
43% ABV (86 proof).
Why is King George V so rare?
It draws on irreplaceable "ghost" stocks like Port Ellen, closed in 1983 — casks that cannot be replaced.
Collectors, take note — this limited Rabbit edition is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.