Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky (40% ABV / 80 proof, 750mL) sits just behind Blue Label in the Johnnie Walker range — a blend of up to eighteen malt and grain whiskies, every one aged at least 18 years, bottled for refined, slow sipping. Previously known as Platinum Label, it delivers maturity, balance, and smooth richness without harshness. Order your bottle online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 18 years minimum (every whisky in the blend)
- Origin: Scotland — blended by John Walker & Sons, Kilmarnock (Diageo)
- Production: Blend of up to 18 single malts and grain whiskies from Speyside, Highland, and Island distilleries — reported to include Cardhu, Glen Elgin, Auchroisk, and Blair Athol — matured in oak casks and chill-filtered
Eighteen Years in the Making
Master Blender Jim Beveridge built this expression to showcase what patience tastes like: whiskies from some of Scotland's most renowned distilleries, layered over a minimum of eighteen years until sweet fruit, creamy malt, and warm spice settle into perfect harmony. It is the connoisseur's step up from the everyday labels — a blend that rewards a slow pour. If you enjoy the house style of Johnnie Walker and want it at its most elegant before reaching the rarefied tier of Blue Label, this is the bottle. Compare it with the rest of the lineup in our Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Wonderfully rich — sweet fruit with hints of toffee and caramel, plus honeyed cereals and a gentle wisp of smoke. Palate: A comforting mix of warming malt, smooth creamy vanilla, almond, and tropical tangerine. Finish: Lingering, with dark chocolate, citrus peel, and a very light, aromatic smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tasting glass, or with a splash of water to unlock the fruit and almond notes. It takes a single large cube well on a long evening. For cocktails, reserve it for the greats — a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan — where the age and balance genuinely elevate the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Johnnie Walker 18 taste like? Rich and refined: sweet dark fruit, toffee, vanilla, and almond with a very subtle wisp of smoke and a long warming finish of dark chocolate and citrus peel.
Was Johnnie Walker 18 formerly Platinum Label? Yes — the 18 Year Old replaced Platinum Label in the Johnnie Walker range, carrying the same 18-year age statement forward.
Is Johnnie Walker 18 good for sipping neat? Absolutely. It was blended specifically for slow, refined sipping — neat or with a splash of water is the classic serve.
Eighteen years of patience in one bottle — bring home Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old by ordering online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.