Blended Scotch Blenders Batch Espresso Roast EXP#9
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature or improve in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted beef brisket, and mature blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Espresso Roast (EXP#9) is a distinctive Scotch whisky born from the innovative spirit of the House of Walker, which traces its blending heritage back to John Walker's grocery shop in Kilmarnock in 1820. As part of the experimental Blenders' Batch series, this release represents a bold departure from traditional whisky making. Crafted by blender Aim e Morrison under the guidance of Master Blender Jim Beveridge, it utilizes heavily roasted malted barley—akin to the chocolate malt used in dark stouts and porter craft beers. This unique production method, combined with aging in first-fill charred American oak casks, coaxes out unusually rich, roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and warm spice notes, showcasing the endless possibilities of Scotch whisky blending.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1820 when John Walker began blending whiskies in his Kilmarnock grocery store, Johnnie Walker has grown to become the world's most widely distributed and celebrated Scotch whisky brand. Today owned by Diageo, the house combines exceptional single malt and grain whiskies from across the four corners of Scotland to achieve unparalleled complexity and balance. Guided by centuries of blending mastery, Johnnie Walker pioneered iconic innovations such as the square bottle and distinctive slanted label, alongside its famed color-coded portfolio ranging from the smoky, rich Black Label to the luxurious and rare Blue Label.