Johnnie Walker Red Label
$20+, 40%, Blend, Rating: 6, Scotch
For the first ever Scotch review on Whiskey Is Good I felt it was fitting to pick something that could be an entry Scotch, a base point to build on a lifetime of scotch drinking enjoyment. So, naturally the best place to start would be the world’s most widely distributed brand of Scotch – Johnnie Walker Red Label – a blended Scotch Whisky, meaning they mix malt (made only from malted barley) and grain (unmalted barley and other grains like corn or wheat) whiskies in order to get the flavors they want.
So, what’s the verdict? Honestly, if you’re a seasoned Scotch drinker, Red Label may do little for you. The generous blending gives way to a milder set of flavors and a fairly faint finish. But, if you’re new to the game, this could be a good way of getting used to the different feel of the Scotch.
This is a great starter for scotch new comers. If you don’t hate it, spend 5 more dollars and get the Johhnie Walker Black Label for a much better, in my opinion, drink.
That’s a great point – I was taught that you should start on the lower end of a brand line and, if you like it, buy the next level up until you find what you really like…or can’t afford it
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