johnnie walker green label 15 years old

review by flipper_gv

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

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

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

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

Color

light cooper

Nose

a hint of a tiny bit sweet, and bitter. hard to describe

review by heavy

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

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

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

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.