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    Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Years Old 87
    Distillery
    Johnnie Walker
    Style
    Vatted Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    15 Years
    Alcohol
    43% abv.
    Region
    Scotland
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    Johnnie Walker Green Label is blended only from single malts which include its four signature malts Talisker, Cragganmore, Linkwood, and Caol Ila. The Johnnie Walker masters of blending concentrate on the keynote flavors in these malts to create the distinctive taste of Green Label.

    review by flipper_gv

    87
    Color
    gold/yellow
    Nose
    Distinct floral smell going on, earth, smoke, oak, buckwheat honey, old pear, raisins, some salt water. After a few sips, I could detect some vanilla and milk chocolate in the smell (which was not really expected).
    Body
    Aggressive, yet sticky and syrupy. Medium to full bodied with a nice presence.
    Palate
    Sea salt, earth and peat, a bit of smoke and oak are the dominant flavors. Maybe some pepper here too. The malty sweetness of the nose are much more hidden here as well as the floral notes, but still present.
    Finish
    Long lasting dry wood like finish. Oak, earth/peat.

    This is my first review. I'm a good beer taster and wanted to get my malt buds to another level. So here I am, trying to make decent reviews of whisky. For this one, I'll stick with the mean, since I think it's a very enjoyable whisky but I'm not knowledgeable enough to give a precise rating the way I can do it with beer. I'm 20 (in Canada, don't worry) and hope to be one day a fine whisky taster.

    review by golfer bill

    92
    Color
    yelow golden
    Nose
    smokey earthy with a touch of orange/cinnamon. burnt oak
    Body
    Full bodied, heavey
    Palate
    smoothe,smokey, mellow
    Finish
    long smokey burnt fruit woody apples last

    I found this whiskey one to sit back and pat myself on the back. I would give to special friend for a trip well enjoyed, Just like this whiskey.

    review by coloradodram

    80
    Color
    Toffee caramel.
    Nose
    Fruity (pears), almondy, peppery.
    Body
    Medium body.
    Palate
    Peppery vanilla (the Talisker), sweet and fruity menthol (the Cragganmore), flowery violet (the Linkwood), smokey (the Caol Ila).
    Finish
    Consistent with 15 years, smooth.

    This is a very good blend, but with little surprise - smooth, silky, and tasty, but not as good a value as the 12 year Black Label.

    review by rowey

    85
    Color
    Rich Amber
    Nose
    Lovely, gentle floral and fruity aroma, with soft smoke and seaside smells - nothing over-bearing or unruly.
    Body
    Medium bodied with plenty of warmth.
    Palate
    Not as sweet as the nose might suggest. And excellent balance of fruit, floral notes, gentle smoke and salt.
    Finish
    Warm and drying, woody with slight sea-salt and smoke.

    The first blended malt I've had in many years and I must say I'm quite impressed. A beautifully balanced and very drinkable whisky. Ideal pre-dinner dram.

    review by anonymous

    95
    Color
    light cooper
    Nose
    a hint of a tiny bit sweet, and bitter. hard to describe

    review by heavy

    80
    Color
    Light copper.
    Nose
    Oak, a bit smoky. Interestingly simple.
    Body
    Medium-thick legs, relatively full bodied.
    Palate
    Nice oak wood, bit of nuts and cinnamon, a bit fruity (grapefruit and peach). Very warming.
    Finish
    Long and pleasant dominated by wood. Hot.

    Great blend indeed. Not so old to be too complex yet, but exceptional and pleasant. Pretty fancy though.

    review by oni spook

    89
    Color
    Rich amber
    Nose
    Apple, peach, earth, very light smoke
    Body
    Very smooth and full
    Palate
    Earth, peach, honey
    Finish
    Long finish, hot fades into tingling

    Probably my favorite of the Johnnie Walker blends (the Gold is a close second and I haven't tried Blue...yet).

    review by misterbork

    90
    Color
    Deep straw,
    Nose
    Ethanol, oak, faint citrus, some peat
    Body
    Fiery yet full mouth-feel
    Palate
    Initial fire fades to peat and slight smoke, some sweetness, but mostly a dry shot.
    Finish
    Long peaty and warm. A head full of vapor and very light smoke.

    A very full mouth feel, warm and well-rounded. Nice smoke and peat without being medicinal or tasting like smokehouse almonds. A pleasant blend with a complex taste that develops nicely on the palate.

    review by fyoder

    81
    Color
    Pale amber.
    Nose
    Rubbing Alcohol, Smokey.
    Body
    Thick syrup.
    Palate
    Peaty, Smokey, Briney.
    Finish
    Long and sustained, Flavorful, Medium burn.

    If one has a low opinion of Johnnie Walker, this will be a pleasant surprise.