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Johnnie Walker Double Black
According to Diageo, "The Johnnie Walker Double Black blend is created using peaty West Coast whiskies to particularly emphasise the smoky elements that...
John CARR
10th June 2024 at 12:23
Almost literally what its title indicates: JW Black but doubly so. More Smokey, sweet/dry and intense. Honeyed smokey bacon and peat. Also thicker mouthful. A good splash of water (more than usual) opened up stewed fruit, caramel, custard and vanilla characters. Might be good for a blood and sand.
8th April 2022 at 17:28
Was looking forward to this after enjoying the Black and Gold Labels, but this is hugely disappointing. Thin. Underwhelming. Tastes like it's been watered down. Avoid.