Blended Scotch Gold Label 18YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this Scotch whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Smoked salmon, rich dark chocolate, and mature cheeses.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old, historically known as the Centenary Blend, was crafted to commemorate the pioneering blending legacy of the Walker family dating back to 1820. This exceptional blend is built around legendary single malts, most notably Clynelish, whose water source flows through the Kildonan Hills where gold was discovered in the 19th century. This golden heritage is reflected in the whisky's opulent, honeyed character. The master blender selects casks aged for at least 18 years, resulting in a luxurious, velvety texture with notes of rich nectar, delicate smoke, and sweet creaminess, encapsulating the art of traditional Scottish blending.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Johnnie Walker blev grundlagt i 1820 af John Walker som en købmandsforretning i Kilmarnock, hvor han udblendede uensartede single malts til harmonisk whisky. I dag har huset under Diageos ejerskab udviklet sig til det absolutte pejlemærke for blended skotsk whisky. Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker råder i dag over enorme modningslagre med mere end ti millioner fade fra over tredive velansete destillerier i Highland, Speyside, Lowland og Islay – herunder uerstattelige 'ghost'-partier fra for længst lukkede ikoner som Port Ellen og Brora. Med udgangspunkt i Diageos bæredygtige 'Grain-to-Glass'-filosofi for korndyrkning og destillering forvandler blenderne Skotlands mangeartede terroir til komplekse, lagdelte kompositioner, der er kendetegnet ved husets distinkte røg, moden frugtplantage, maritim salt og blød vaniljesødme. Signatur-aftapninger som den klassiske Black Label, Green Label blended malt og den eksklusive Blue Label udgør højdepunktet inden for skotsk blendingkunst i stor skala, hvor historisk håndværk forenes med nutidig videnskabelig præcision.