Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
Price History
Overview
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label stands as the most robust blend in the Johnnie Walker lineup, an 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky crafted from casks across 20 to 25 distilleries. It replaces the former Gold Label 18-year expression, positioning itself as a premium offering inspired by the brand's tradition of exclusive blends for private gatherings.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Blended Scotch Whisky |
| ABV | 40% |
| Mashbill | N/A (multi-distillery blend) |
| Release Info | Replaces JW Gold Label 18; more premium than Gold Label Reserve |
| Age | 18 years |
Good to know
Drawn from a selection of high-quality casks, this blend emphasizes fruit and smoke without the fiery youth of lesser expressions. It arrives in the iconic square Johnnie Walker bottle with sharper, tapered lines and a heavy-duty cardboard presentation box featuring a locking plastic top, enhancing its exclusive appeal. Owned by Diageo, it carries an MSRP around $110, though often found at competitive pricing.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Creamy toffee and honey lead, with light fruit, faint citrus, and subtle smoke.
- Palate: Bold honey sweetness meets bittersweet dark chocolate, zesty citrus, lingering smoke, and nutty depth.
- Finish: Sweet fruit transitions to charred smoke, with moderate length.
Notable details
- Production: Bottled at 40% ABV; non-chill filtered status not specified, but selected for maturity from 20-25 distilleries.
- Lineage: Evolution of Johnnie Walker's premium blending heritage, supplanting Gold Label 18.
- Comparison: Stands as the lineup's most robust option, fruit- and smoke-forward with a welcome age statement.
- Availability: Travel retail and duty-free focus, with robust market presence.
"Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is the most robust blend in the lineup, offering an enjoyable fruit and smoke-forward experience with a welcome age statement." – Adventures in Whiskey
Closing
A mature, balanced blended Scotch for discerning sippers favoring smoke-tempered fruit complexity.
Sources
[1] Adventuresinwhiskey – "Johnnie Walker Platinum Label Scotch Whisky Review"
[2] Drinkhacker – "Review: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Years Old"
[3] Whiskeyreviewer – "Johnnie Walker Platinum Scotch Review"
[4] Thewhiskeywash – "Johnnie Walker Platinum Label Whisky Review: Tasting Notes & Expert Analysis"
[5] Thewhiskeywash – "Johnnie Walker Platinum Label Whisky Review: Tasting Notes & Expert Analysis"
[6] Thewhiskeywash – "Johnnie Walker 18 vs Platinum: Same Whisky Explained"