Blended Scotch Whisky
The Centenary Blend
Johnnie Walker and Sons
Kilmarnock, Scotland
40% abv
$89.99
Here are the notes from the packaging:
“…aromas of soft raisins, coffee, fresh malts and light
cream give way to voluptuous flavours of vanilla, honey rich fruit, and a trace
of light smoke in the long finish.”
Let’s see how I did
Appearance: amber
Aroma: white mushroom, peach licorice stick, and wet malts
Flavors: honey on the front, with a lightly toasted
vanilla-oak, golden raisin
Mouthfeel: very light warmth on the palate, very light
warmth on the finish, silky glide over the tongue and super smooth buttery finish,
To the Point: to me this was hard to review, or what I call
it, ‘it’s not reviewogenic’. I like
drinking this one without thinking about it.
If you want something with some spicy notes, peat, and some warmth to it – well
– look elsewhere for this is not for you.
It’s silky smooth and easy to drink on the neat side. No rocks needed here nor a splish-splash of
water - for it is smooooth from start to finish.
For me the best way to experience the Gold Label is to swirl
it around the palate and make sure get it under the tongue. Just coat the palate and you will maximize
the experience.
Pair this with La Aurora Puro Vintage Cigar
With this cigar you get to experience the delicate flavors
of the Gold without overpowering them with a strong full bodied cigar. Personally,
I like taking a few sips of the Scotch and then a puff of the cigar for the
flavors of the Scotch are still swirling around on the palate and it feels like
the vanilla and honey flavors transfer to the cigar. The Scotch actually refreshes the palate from
the cigars dry leathery mouthfeel.
Click here to read review on the La Aurora Puro Vintage
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