Blended Scotch Excelsior Bottled 1997
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium distilled spirit bottled in 1997, it is ready to enjoy immediately and will not age further in the bottle. It can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright, sealed, and away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or enjoyed neat alongside a premium hand-rolled cigar.
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Johnnie Walker Excelsior is a legendary, ultra-rare expression within the world of blended Scotch whisky. Distilled in 1947 and matured for half a century before its bottling in 1997, this masterpiece represents the pinnacle of mid-20th-century Scottish distilling. The blend incorporates exceptionally rare malt and grain whiskies that underwent a slow, decades-long maturation in oak casks, culminating in a rich, complex spirit. It offers an evocative journey through time, featuring notes of deep rancio, dried dark fruits, old leather, polished mahogany, and a whisper of peat smoke. The history of Johnnie Walker, which began in a humble grocer's shop in Kilmarnock, reaches a monumental peak with this release, capturing a post-war distilling era that can never be replicated.
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Established in 1820 by grocer John Walker in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Johnnie Walker has grown to become the world's most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky. Now owned by Diageo, the house is celebrated for its pioneering blending techniques, originally developed to offer consistent quality in an era of unpredictable single malts. Utilizing whiskies sourced from the four corners of Scotland—including renowned distilleries in Speyside, the Highlands, the Lowlands, and Islay—their master blenders craft complex, balanced profiles. The portfolio is anchored by iconic color-coded expressions, ranging from the smoky complexity of Black Label to the exceptionally rare and luxurious Blue Label.