Johnnie Walker Swing Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl

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After Walker died in 1857, it was his son Alexander Walker and grandson Alexander Walker II who were largely responsible for establishing the whisky as a famous brand. Caramalised sugar notes, elevated by fresh fruits and subtle spices opening up to warmer bonfire embers An excellent blend, definitely the best value-for-money whisky. Pity that its predecessor, the infinitely classier Johnnie Walker Swing Superior has disappeared. PERFECT FOR GIFTING - Beautifully presented, Cardhu Gold Reserve makes the perfect gift for any whisky lover THE PERFECT GIFT: This award-winning (Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2022) Scotch Whisky is an impressive gift for someone who appreciates smooth and smoky whiskies. The perfect gift to taste.

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The story behind this blend is well-known, so here’s the two-sentence version for the sake of brevity and non-redundancy: The late Sir Alexander Walker II, grandson of John Walker, crafted the Swing blend in 1932 for the ostensible purpose of creating a “swinging” bottle that would be distinctive on ocean-liner bar shelves. It’s also the last blend that Sir Alex created, and the modern version is presumably as close to the original as available ingredients will allow. ABOUT - Cardhu Gold Reserve single malt scotch whisky comes from one of the oldest of the Speyside distilleries, which have nestled in foothills near the River Spey for 200 years INGREDIENTS: Blending Scotch Whiskies matured for at least 12 years to ensure the perfect flavour intensity. So, Johnnie Walker Swing: it pours intense amber to orange with the trademark greenish strikes that I always find when beholding any Johnnie in direct light, from Red to Blue (not King George V, but that's no Johnnie, rather John.)

The year was 1819 and John Walker’s father had just died. A tough start for a humble farm lad, you might think, but there was always something special about John. A glint in his eye, a fire in his belly, a spring in step perhaps. Nose: Malt, chocolate, coffee, toffee, apples, oranges, and sherry notes like raisins, spices and caramel. Roses? Yes, definitely a floral/rosey note in here. A pinch of salt. I could forget this was a blend; the grain notes are calm and well integrated. The grainy notes that are detectable work in this whisky’s favour by adding to the earthiness of the nose. When I first bought this I didn’t love it. But several weeks later it’s really opening up. Time in the bottle as well as time in the glass bring new dimensions to this blend. Palate: It's very light, fluid, and fruity. The sherry is subdued and more fruitiness comes out on the palate. I get the same fruit tastes as I smelled in the nose, but all are a bit more subdued. There's a faint smokiness. On first sip it seemed a little young and harsh, but I think that might have just been my mouth not being prepared because it was silky smooth for the second sip.

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Finally Alexander Walker’s three sons joined the company; the youngest Alec became the head of the company in 1889 on his father’s death. The following year his brother John went to Australia to open their Sydney office to reinforce their successes gained in various exhibitions where their whisky had taken major awards. –Sydney 1880 – Melbourne – 1881, Adelaide – 1887, Dunedin – 1890 and then Brisbane – 1897 still proclaimed on the lower part of the Red Label. Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation DayAgents were appointed in New Zealand and South Africa and then later in France, Egypt, China and the then Burma and Malaya as the global network grew.

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Nose: Malt, malt, and more malt. After it settles down a bit, I get…more malt. I’m not complaining – I like malt! Other sweet notes that arrive are in the soft and rich category: vanilla, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, and a hint of fresh-baked bread. Maybe a touch of cherries – not fresh off the tree, but tart and rich after having been baked in a pie. Underneath it all is a quiet earthy texture that doesn’t quite fit, even though I usually like quiet earthy textures. Some nice grasses and flowers, perhaps, but a little too much dirt. Nonetheless, it’s a solid, B-plus nose. Also Read: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label vs Gold Label whisky Review and Tasting Notes for the Johnnie Walker Swing Whisky When John finally passed away after a full and prosperous life in 1857, he left his son, Alexander, with a very healthy business. In 1909 Sustainability: 90% of the water used in The Chivas Brothers distilleries is returned to the source it came from as cooling water - therefore saving 9 billion litres saved every yearOur ranking system The TopChoice.co.uk Team selects top-of-the-line items from a wide selection and conducts rigorous evaluations on almost all the products available on the internet. We rank each product based on how well it matches our criteria.

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Whisky from Caol Ila is at the heart of this liquid, matured in refill caskes and chosen for its soft bonfire smoke and hidden sweetness. PALATE: On the palate, the Johnnie Walker Swing is very smooth and quite oily. Spicy notes balance the sherry sweetness. There are notes of smoke and faint peat, probably from the Islay whiskies. There are some cereal flavours and oak. The spice is reminiscent of pepper with hints of ginger. Johnnie Walker is the biggest whisky brand in the world. Furthermore, its slogan everywhere adopted and embraced its slogan. Moreover, as a rallying cry for progress, as encouragement in adversity, as a joyful expression of optimism and as the best piece of advice you’re ever likely to hear. Blended Scotch Whisky FINISH: Long and rich. It ends in rich notes of spice and oak with a hint of cloves. Swing is an easy-drinking whisky. Swing is presented in a uniquely shaped bottle that was designed to combat the problem of rough seas .Finish: As the gentle spices begin to dry a smoky note comes in. It’s very subdued and understated, but at the same time it stays at the core of the finish. Several sherry notes return, and with them a gentle spicy tingle, all under a layer of that soft smoke. The sherry notes fade first, and we’re left with lingering smoke and salt throughout the medium finish.