Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. The world's best-selling Scotch whisky, Red Label pairs lighter, fruitier East Coast whiskies with peatier West Coast malts for a bold, consistent profile built for cocktails.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement (minimum 3 years per Scotch regulation)
- Origin: Scotland — all four major Scotch whisky regions
- Composition: Around 30 single malt and grain whiskies; Cardhu, Caol Ila and Teaninich among the key malts
The Ideal Mixer Since 1909
First introduced in 1909 as "Special Old Highland Whisky," Red Label has been the global benchmark for blendable Scotch for more than a century. Master blender Emma Walker maintains the formula around some of Scotland's great distilleries — Cardhu described as the heart of the blend, Caol Ila contributing the wisp of Islay smoke, Highland malts adding weight, and grain whisky from Cameronbridge keeping it supple. The square bottle and 24-degree slanted label date to 1860, when Alexander Walker designed them for efficient shipping. Among Scotch whiskies, nothing else sells on this scale — and nothing else is as purpose-built for a highball. See the full Johnnie Walker lineup for every expression.
Tasting Notes
Fresh citrus zest and green apple on the nose, with spice and a wisp of smoke. The palate crackles with spicy cinnamon and pepper, softened by pear, apple, sweet malt, vanilla and toffee. The finish is warming — vanilla and smoke with lingering spice.
How to Enjoy
Built for mixing: it makes an outstanding highball over big ice with quality soda and a lemon twist, and holds its own in a Rusty Nail or Scotch Sour. Serve neat over ice if you want the spice up front.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Label good for sipping or mixing? Built for mixing — highballs, Rusty Nail, Scotch Sour; Diageo calls it "the ideal mixer," though it can be sipped on ice.
What is the difference between Red Label and Black Label? Red is NAS and spicier/smokier, designed for cocktails; Black is smoother with a 12-year minimum age statement.
Is Johnnie Walker Red Label smoky? Yes, lightly — it contains peated West Coast and Islay malts such as Caol Ila, giving a subtle wisp of smoke.
Buy Johnnie Walker Red Label online at Del Mesa Liquor — the world's best-selling Scotch whisky, ready to ship in San Diego, CA.
