Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Triple Grain American Oak 10 Yr Old

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Triple Grain American Oak 10 Yr Old
41.3% ABV
$40
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What the Blender Says
A blend of 3 Grain Whiskies- Wheat, Barley, and Corn- and 2 Malts – from Cardhu and Mortlach. Aged for 10 years in American Oak Casks.

In the early 90’s Jim Beveridge, the master distiller, spent time in Louisville, Kentucky at the Stizel-Weller distillery. He took away a deep appreciation of the flavor possibilities of grain whiskies made from wheat, barley, and corn.

Enjoy this irresistibly mellow Scotch whisky – a blend of iconic malts from Mortlach and Cardhu and grain whiskies from storied distilleries including the now closed Port Dundas.

Each whisky is aged for at least 10 years in American oak casks resulting in a uniquely smooth, sweet Scotch whisky with notes of fresh fruit and gentle, spicy smoke.

Whiskey Advoc Notes: Orange grove before harvest, a rounded candied peel note, plenty of sweet grain, and creamy vanilla, all backed by gentle spice. Luscious and chewy caramel, taffy candy, lavishly rich orange, and glowing spice notes wrap around the tongue.

What Gary Says
Nose:  Sweet and malty, subtle notes of orange and vanilla ice cream, a hint of smoke and oak.
Palate:  Bright, sweet vanilla malt,  subtle citrus spice with a touch of oak.
Finish:  Short, drying with a pepper spice at the end.
Comments:  The American Oak influence is there with vanilla being prominent, although I hesitate to use that word.  This is a pleasant enough whisky to sip, but is fairly subdued and muted for my taste.  I was hoping the American oak might make it a bit more intense, and while it does make it more interesting, it isn’t any more intense.  Granted, Johnnie Walker isn’t known for “intensity” in that regard, so fans of the standard line-up might enjoy the subtle differences here.
Rating: Average