Johnnie Walker White Walker
41.7% ABV
$50
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What the Blender Says
WHITE WALKER BY JOHNNIE WALKER
In celebration of the final season of the critically-acclaimed HBO series, Game of Thrones, Johnnie Walker is proud to introduce White Walker by Johnnie Walker.
This new blend perfectly reminds Johnnie Walker and Game of Thrones fans alike that “Winter is Here.” The limited edition bottle utilizes thermochromic ink to give fans a frosty surprise message when frozen. With flavor notes like caramelized sugar, vanilla, and fresh red berries, White Walker by Johnnie Walker makes for a delicious serve. The new blend is best served ice cold, inspired by the White Walkers beyond The Wall.
The Limited Edition White Walker by Johnnie Walker will make a nationwide icy launch starting October 2018 until supplies last.
What Gary Says
Nose: Sweet, bright, green hay, malty cereal notes with some fruit (pears and cherries), subtle smoke and sea air.
Palate: Sweet malt, pears with a touch of caramel; a subtle spice note and a hint of tangerines.
Finish: Short to moderate in length, slightly drying with a touch of pepper spice (and a bit boring).
Comments: So my wife and I are fans of Game of Thrones, so I figured I could write this purchase off as something we both can enjoy, and not ‘another whiskey’ I’ve brought into the house. That didn’t work. This is definitely different than your Johnnie Walker red or black labels; has a bit more of an edge. Nothing off-putting, but for $50 – unless you’re just really keen to have the bottle (which I’ll admit is kinda cool), not something I’d pick up again. I did sample it both at room temp and right from the freezer. Predictably, it is a bit more thick and viscous coming out of the freezer in terms of mouthfeel, which is nice – but the flavors are even more muted.
Is this “white dog” or something like it? …Or is there some other reason it’s referred to in this manner?
And, I’ll freely admit I know zero about “Game of Thrones”, so maybe the reference goes there, and thereby directly over my head. Just seems to me to be a counter-selling point to call any whisky ‘white’…
“White Walker” is a direct reference to the Game of Thrones series (not “white dog” or “white whiskey”). I suspect that this offering it tailored to fans of the series rather than whiskey aficionados. And remember – cool bottle that changes in the freezer! 😉