Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Whisky Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Country Scotland
Type Blend
Abv 40%
Rating 76/100

About

Johnnie Walker is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, and sold in almost every country. The iconic 'Striding Man' features most of Johnnie Walker's whisky bottles, including the Red, Black and Blue Label blends. Johnnie Walker is owned by Diageo.
Reviews of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
says on April 25, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Old gold

General description

Another step in the Johnnie Walker ladder

Nose

This claims to have whiskey from the Clynelish distillery but I would say the vintage is such that it is barely perceptible. Very gentle nose, smooth for lack of a better word. Golden honey, stone fruit, apples. Smells like a fresh fall day

Palate

The malts are well blended with the highlands coming to the forefront. Heather and/or leather, possibly a smoked peach or apricot, smoke is very faint, all the barrel notes are in the back with a warming spiciness

Finish

It coats the roof of the mouth well gently warming and tingly the senses. Light fruit and honey, barrel notes coming through as well. Very enjoyable

says on January 2, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet but finer than jack daniel's honey

says on December 8, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

So good it's scary...

Nose

This is so good it's scary... It's subtle, sweet, with sultry vanillas, caramels and light touches of honey and maybe butterscotch. It shouldn't be rated this highly with such a relatively basic profile but it simply works... almost perfectly.

Palate

As on the nose, so on the palate with the addition of some spice and a puff of smoke. The light honey, caramel and vanilla come through in beautiful unison. A little banana too. Again, this should be scoring much lower but the brilliant blending process sends the overall score through the roof. Truly brilliant...

Finish

Long, drying very slightly, leaving the caramel, banana maybe(?) and vanilla and a sustained spicy ending. Almost perfection apart from the very good but not 100% finish. However, this is still true alchemy in a glass... Wonderful.

says on May 8, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 55/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Geruch: fruchtig, süß
Geschmack: Mild, grain, leicht Würzig
Abgang: Eiche, Vanille kurz

says on March 9, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 71/100
Color: Amber

General description

Nice, not too sweet. Good scotchy scotch

says on December 2, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 55/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

from a small sample bottle

says on July 2, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 76/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Dosyć złożona, pierwsze łyki słodkie, wychodzi jakby Cardhu a później czuć trochę dymu jakby Caol Ila.

says on May 18, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 76/100
Color: Amber

General description

Sorry, but blind folded, its just a JW. Happy to have tried it. Its a NAS & its ok. I will review again with my next taste.

says on May 13, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Sweet apricot and honey on the nose. Honey and white pepper on the palate.

says on April 14, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Unusually smooth and sweet this one features aromas of sweet leathery woodsy vanilla and clove. The flavor brings more pear, apple, vanilla almond and black currant honey with a touch of black pepper. Very sweet stuff with a smooth, moderately oily feel. The finish is relatively brief but lingers with some honey toffee and hints of warming pepper alcohol.

says on February 13, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 74/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Honey, malt and apples on the nose, same on the creamy palate, the finish is medium length with a hint of malt and peat smoke.

says on January 24, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Very smooth whisky
Honey, caramel taste but not overly sweet
Realy good whisky for a regular evening, if you want nothing to complex or heavy.

says on January 20, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

overall a fine blended scotch. smooth and very drinkable, with a fair amount of complexity. feels to me like a mix of monkey shoulder on the nose and Laphroaig 10 on the finish. great introduction to Scotch, especially if some one wants a hint of smoke without going full Ardbeg/Laphroaig.

Nose

subtle nose with honey and light peat smokiness. malt in the retro

Palate

upfront spice with a clear Smokey tail. smooth and very little alcohol. Some honey notes as well

Finish

mild oil and Smokey finish.

says on December 14, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

not bad, but no whisky for me

says on October 22, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

A sweet blend, a little spice and citrus. There is very little if any smoke, and the texture is thin with a short finish. Not bad but perhaps a little overpriced. This seems to be geared towards those that like Chivas Regal. Like most people I would stick with JW Green.

says on September 25, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Tawny

General description

especias, vainilla un poco a pera y un ligero ahumado, en boca suave , chocolate con leche no amargo, Miel es un buen wisky

Finish

medio

says on March 6, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Honey, vanilla...not harsh at all. Good

says on February 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Old gold

General description

one of the best flavoured whiskey in johnnie walker company

says on November 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nothing special, a little oily to my taste

says on June 17, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Gin clear

General description

Another lovely blend from Johnnie Walker. Very clean & neat mouthfeel. An enticing, sweet, mouthwatering character. Reasonable depth without anything feeling muddled.

Nose

Caramel, nutmeg, honey. Rich, oak. Crisp herbaceous tone; like an un-ripe banana.

Palate

Wonderfully smooth and succulent. Neat cereal body, sweet honey and vanilla notes. Mouth watering.

Finish

Medium & moreish. Gentle spiced warmth carry a sweet toffee-like finish.

says on April 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Tawny

General description

floral, sweet and smooth. really easy to drink. dont burn my throat

says on March 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

slightly sweet. good daily dram.

says on February 1, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

I think this is a good blend with my favourite tastes. Floral, sweatness and smoothy

says on January 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 66/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale gold

General description

A good solid blend with nothing sticking out!

Nose

Light smoke and dry oak

Palate

Very friendly with a small amount of peat, caramel and vanilla note

Finish

Sweet, friendly with lingering caramel notes

says on December 13, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 40/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

I find this whisky overvalued and too expensive for what it offers.

says on July 3, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Amber

General description

Gentle and velvety. Some people rag on blends, but this is a great sipper. Buy this over blue label.

says on April 16, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 50/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

.

Nose

alcohol, sharp sweetness

Palate

wood

says on February 23, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

I love it!!!

says on December 5, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

prima!

says on December 4, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

fyldig smag

says on September 13, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Deep copper

General description

blend

Nose

principio afrutado (manzana)
despues de tragar se siente la madera quemada
con la copa vacia resalta el aroma dulce y un gondo muy suave de algo que parece canela

says on August 8, 2016
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Delicate vanilla and Carmel, very light.

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Flavour profile

  • Sweet
  • Mint
  • Honey
  • Gold
  • Fruit
  • Spice
  • Smooth
  • Dry
  • Caramel
  • Smoke
  • Delicate
  • Cream
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon
  • Apricot
  • Vanilla
  • Pleasant
  • Pear
  • Old
  • Milk
  • Malt
  • Cake
  • Peat
  • Light
  • Complex
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