Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Scotch Whisky
Blended Scotch Whisky | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof) — Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is built around a heart of Clynelish single malt — the Highland distillery famous for honeyed, waxy spirit — layered with around 15 handpicked single malts (including Cardhu and Blair Athol) and grain whisky from Cameronbridge, all aged in American and European oak. It sits between Black Label and Blue Label in the range, and it replaced the original Gold Label 18. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The profile is the classic Gold Label signature: heather honey, vanilla, and baked apple on the nose with tropical fruit and a whisper of smoke; a creamy, rounded palate of honey, caramel, vanilla, tropical fruit, and soft baking spice; and a medium finish of lingering sweet smoke, ginger, and toffee warmth. A Double Gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024, and World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards. Presented in the gold gift box — a ready-to-give whisky for the holiday season.
Tasting notes
Nose: heather honey, vanilla, baked apple, tropical fruit (banana, mango), subtle smoke. Palate: creamy and rounded — honey, caramel, vanilla, tropical fruit, soft malt, nutmeg and ginger. Finish: medium — lingering sweet smoke, ginger, dried fruit, toffee warmth.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 40% ABV — blended Scotch built on a Clynelish single-malt heart
- Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 and 2024; World's Best Blended Whisky 2018 (WWA)
- Presented in the signature gold gift box — gift-ready
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Serve neat or with a splash of water to open the honey — or over one large cube for a slow evening. Built for celebration pours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve aged 18 years?
No — it is a no-age-statement blend that replaced the original Gold Label 18.
What whisky is at its heart?
Clynelish single malt from the Scottish Highlands, supported by malts like Cardhu and Blair Athol and Cameronbridge grain whisky.
What awards has it won?
Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, and World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards (per retailer listings).
Where does it sit in the range?
Between Black Label and Blue Label — the honeyed celebration whisky.