Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky (40% ABV / 80 proof, 750mL) is the benchmark of premium blended Scotch — around 40 malt and grain whiskies, each aged a minimum of 12 years, composed into one seamless pour of richness, depth, and light smokiness. Instantly recognizable in its square bottle with the slanted label, it has been the icon of the Johnnie Walker house since 1909. Buy it online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Age: 12 years minimum (every whisky in the blend)
• Origin: Scotland — blended by John Walker & Sons, Kilmarnock (Diageo)
• Production: Blend of around 40 single malts and grain whiskies drawn from Speyside, Highland, Lowland, and Islay regions, aged in oak casks

The Icon of Blended Scotch

Few whiskies in the world are as recognized as Black Label. The formula — roughly forty whiskies, all twelve years or older, from across Scotland's regions — has barely needed to change in over a century because it simply works: the fruit and malt richness of Speyside and the Highlands set against a light, elegant wisp of Islay smoke. It's the reference point against which other Scotch whisky blends are judged, and the perfect first step into peated whisky for newcomers.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel and soft smoke with green apple, vanilla, and a hint of spice. Palate: Toffee and dried fruits with gentle peat, black pepper, and malty sweetness. Finish: Smooth and slightly smoky, with lingering oak, spice, and orchard fruit.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or with a splash of water to reveal the delicate smoke and sweetness. It takes ice beautifully, and it is a premium cocktail base — the classic Scotch for a Rob Roy, a Penicillin, or a smoky Old Fashioned. The definitive all-rounder serve is a simple highball: Black Label over ice, topped with soda and a lemon twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Johnnie Walker Black Label? Every whisky in the blend is aged at least 12 years, which is what "Black Label 12" means — the age statement is a minimum, not an average.

Is Johnnie Walker Black Label smoky? Lightly. It has a subtle peat influence balanced by fruit and toffee — a gentle introduction to smoky whisky rather than a full Islay blast.

Is Black Label good for cocktails? Yes — it's smooth enough to sip but one of the most versatile Scotch bases for classic cocktails like the Rob Roy, Penicillin, and highball.

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