John Walker & Sons 'King George V' Year Of The Tiger Scotch Whisky
43% ABV (86 proof) | 750mL | 2022 Lunar New Year limited edition | No age statement | Scotland — John Walker & Sons King George V — Year of the Tiger is the 2022 Lunar New Year edition of Johnnie Walker's pinnacle blend, wrapped in artwork by Chinese artist Shan Jiang: a majestic tiger with golden wings (the mythical Bai Ze) — symbol of strength, progress, prosperity, and protection.
King George V commemorates the Royal Warrant granted to John Walker & Sons on 1 January 1934, and it's built only from whiskies distilled at distilleries operating during King George V's reign (1910–1936) — including rare stocks from the closed Port Ellen distillery, which gives the blend its gentle smokiness, plus Dalwhinnie, matured in bourbon and sherry casks. Rich and opulent: roasted nuts, honey, citrus orange, and rose petals with dark chocolate and an imposing sweet smokiness; a long, smoky, coastal finish. Each bottle comes in a flint-glass decanter with a numbered certificate of authenticity — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Nose: sweet, smoky — orange, raisins, figs, cinnamon, roasted nuts, honey, rose petals. Palate: dried fruit, vanilla, dark chocolate, toffee, baking spice. Finish: long, smoky, coastal smoke, spice, pepper, lingering dark chocolate.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 2022 Year of the Tiger Lunar New Year edition — Shan Jiang tiger artwork, numbered certificate of authenticity
- Top of the Johnnie Walker hierarchy — above Blue Label; commemorates the 1934 Royal Warrant
- Rare stocks from the closed Port Ellen distillery; whiskies from distilleries active 1910–1936
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a crystal tumbler to honor the occasion. If it's a gift, keep the numbered certificate with the decanter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Year of the Tiger edition?
A 2022 Lunar New Year limited edition of King George V with tiger artwork by Chinese artist Shan Jiang, released February 2022.
What age statement does King George V carry?
None — it's a blend of whiskies from distilleries operating during King George V's reign (1910–1936). Never state an age number for it.
Is this a gift-worthy bottle?
Extremely — flint-glass decanter, tiger art, numbered certificate of authenticity, and the top of the Johnnie Walker line.