I really enjoyed the “old” Gold and still have a bottle, yet to be opened as of this moment. Most of these are classic malt whiskies – which have undergone a slow, easy maturation in Scotland for at least 18 years. A great scotch for a price range <$50. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. A very pleasant and easy to drink scotch. After being thoroughly disappointed by the blue label, took a leap of faith to try the 18. Perfectly matured 18 year old blend, made from 18 different whiskies.
It wasn’t until after the fact (I taste whiskies before reading about them, when possible) that I realized all that bitter charcoal was actually supposed to be smoky Islay peat, which appears to have been lost in translation. You should know that we will store your details securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. In New Jersey, I saw on sale a 1.75L of JW Platinum for $120 plus tax.
It is difficult to highlight any phase as they were too plain. The login page will open in a new window. Crafty. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. That might be a fair price for it, but in some ‘controlled’ states, unfortunately, the 1.75L size Platinum Label isn’t distributed. Skip it.
I doubt too many of the malt connoisseurs that follow this fine website are fans either.
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is a smooth, well-rounded combination of up to 18 different whiskies from all over Scotland. Sweet Jesus! Start home delivery of this ultimate scotch in India and every city of India.
Not that good, but if its on sale if you're curious! The original, world famous blend of 40 whiskies.
Overall: I expected a bit more surface-level quality from a premium Diageo product – usually their whiskies (especially those with age statements) are more polished than this, and simply lack depth or complexity. I like to travel around the world to discover local brands of liquor, that’s the reason why he can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I've been to many Johnny Walker tastings and never quite liked either blend.
Your review makes it sound like someone made a rather expensive blended scotch whisky without ever actually tasting the stuff.
For a long time it was branded as ‘Platinum label’ continuing the tradition of colors in JW pipeline. You have control over the decision on whether to drink alcohol or not. Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years has been created by the Johnnie Walker Master Blender himself – Jim Beveridge – and is rightly regarded by experts as the finest 18-year-old blended Scotch there is.
I had a dram of Green in NYC recently to which the bartender responded, “No one ever orders the Green.” Back to the task at hand, Platinum is far from a bad whisky, describing it as Speyside with a hint of Islay is a fair description. Сам си изпих бутилка от старото 18 yo,,,The Gentenary Blend'' и не вярвам внищо по-добро... Уви! Long and lingering with notes of honey and green grass. The Gold Label is a blend of 15 different whiskies including some Talisker, Clynish, Royal Lochnagar and Cardhu. (Gold 18 was sweet and fruity, Platinum is dryer, more perfumed, and smokier.) In my house, I keep two bottles of some kind of JW around because I know people will drink it rather than try one of the other names on the shelf they have never heard of – afraid they may not really like it and feel as if they are wasting money. The penultimate release in Johnnie Walker’s series of standard editions is Platinum Label.The 18-year-old blend occupies the space between the non age statement releases of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and the strictly top shelf Johnnie Walker Blue Label.Housed in an impressive oversized hard plastic box, Platinum Label is what Johnnie Walker considers to be their most …
The blend contains whisky from 20 to 25 distilleries (likely most of them owned by Diageo) and is advertised as having a predominantly Speyside character with some hints of Islay peat.
The whole is marred by that weird tannic charry bitter note, however. Tasting order seems like it could be quite a craft. May be JW Black would be better.The lot code is L0008DN002 00001341 Bought in a large reputable online whisky store.
BottledPrices.com does not provide advertisements or recommendations on alcoholic beverage brands. We can't actually ship Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old to you in United States at the moment. Toffee sweetness, brandy soaked fruits with hints of orange and smoke. Learn how your comment data is processed.
The Red Label bursts with vibrant flavors, creating depth mixed from the light whiskey of East coast Scotland to the peaty whiskies of the West. The palate of this blend is not that much revealing if you compare it to its price and age but i must say finishing is very amazing and smooth.you will get dark chocolate and toffee flavoursAt the first you won't get its tasting notesYou have to take atleast 3-4 to reveal its flavours.
Please log in again. Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! Discover the best ways to enjoy Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years with our How to Drink Whisky guide. I have not tried the Gold Label Reserveyet. Smoky aroma is more intense and hides much of the rest notes. Bits of cinnamon and dried fruit, wonderful balance between sweet and spice. This has the 'evaporates in your mouth' quality of the Blue Label, but—for me, at least—more depth of flavour and a more lingering finish. A luxurious and smooth combination with notes of vanilla and dark fruit – it's ideal for cocktails and moments of celebration. This smells more like a carefully-crafted perfume than a scotch whisky. Traces of vanilla and caramel intermingle in the background. are looking for something easy drinking with a fancy brand name. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18-Year-Old. Also Read: Singleton 12 yo vs Glenfiddich 12 yo Single Malt whisky.
Or to impress your buddies, Glen Scotia Victoriana. In this article, we will get to know the different flavors of one of the best-selling whisky brands in the world. That means that all the whisky in the blend must be at least 18 years old. Putting these two side by side showed me just how small the differences are. Johnnie Walker Platinum has a higher price point than the gold, making it sustainable for the company to produce.
Finish: Short. It certainly has good looks just as a bottle on the shelf! Very smooth and drinkable but then… A whizz with a little (also freshly purchased) Talisker 10. Standard JW aroma – caramel-raisin mix and light smoke notes.
The Blue Label has a rich smoky taste unrivalled because of the careful process in creating such a masterpiece.
I really enjoyed the “old” Gold and still have a bottle, yet to be opened as of this moment. Most of these are classic malt whiskies – which have undergone a slow, easy maturation in Scotland for at least 18 years. A great scotch for a price range <$50. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. A very pleasant and easy to drink scotch. After being thoroughly disappointed by the blue label, took a leap of faith to try the 18. Perfectly matured 18 year old blend, made from 18 different whiskies.
It wasn’t until after the fact (I taste whiskies before reading about them, when possible) that I realized all that bitter charcoal was actually supposed to be smoky Islay peat, which appears to have been lost in translation. You should know that we will store your details securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. In New Jersey, I saw on sale a 1.75L of JW Platinum for $120 plus tax.
It is difficult to highlight any phase as they were too plain. The login page will open in a new window. Crafty. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. That might be a fair price for it, but in some ‘controlled’ states, unfortunately, the 1.75L size Platinum Label isn’t distributed. Skip it.
I doubt too many of the malt connoisseurs that follow this fine website are fans either.
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is a smooth, well-rounded combination of up to 18 different whiskies from all over Scotland. Sweet Jesus! Start home delivery of this ultimate scotch in India and every city of India.
Not that good, but if its on sale if you're curious! The original, world famous blend of 40 whiskies.
Overall: I expected a bit more surface-level quality from a premium Diageo product – usually their whiskies (especially those with age statements) are more polished than this, and simply lack depth or complexity. I like to travel around the world to discover local brands of liquor, that’s the reason why he can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I've been to many Johnny Walker tastings and never quite liked either blend.
Your review makes it sound like someone made a rather expensive blended scotch whisky without ever actually tasting the stuff.
For a long time it was branded as ‘Platinum label’ continuing the tradition of colors in JW pipeline. You have control over the decision on whether to drink alcohol or not. Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years has been created by the Johnnie Walker Master Blender himself – Jim Beveridge – and is rightly regarded by experts as the finest 18-year-old blended Scotch there is.
I had a dram of Green in NYC recently to which the bartender responded, “No one ever orders the Green.” Back to the task at hand, Platinum is far from a bad whisky, describing it as Speyside with a hint of Islay is a fair description. Сам си изпих бутилка от старото 18 yo,,,The Gentenary Blend'' и не вярвам внищо по-добро... Уви! Long and lingering with notes of honey and green grass. The Gold Label is a blend of 15 different whiskies including some Talisker, Clynish, Royal Lochnagar and Cardhu. (Gold 18 was sweet and fruity, Platinum is dryer, more perfumed, and smokier.) In my house, I keep two bottles of some kind of JW around because I know people will drink it rather than try one of the other names on the shelf they have never heard of – afraid they may not really like it and feel as if they are wasting money. The penultimate release in Johnnie Walker’s series of standard editions is Platinum Label.The 18-year-old blend occupies the space between the non age statement releases of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and the strictly top shelf Johnnie Walker Blue Label.Housed in an impressive oversized hard plastic box, Platinum Label is what Johnnie Walker considers to be their most …
The blend contains whisky from 20 to 25 distilleries (likely most of them owned by Diageo) and is advertised as having a predominantly Speyside character with some hints of Islay peat.
The whole is marred by that weird tannic charry bitter note, however. Tasting order seems like it could be quite a craft. May be JW Black would be better.The lot code is L0008DN002 00001341 Bought in a large reputable online whisky store.
BottledPrices.com does not provide advertisements or recommendations on alcoholic beverage brands. We can't actually ship Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old to you in United States at the moment. Toffee sweetness, brandy soaked fruits with hints of orange and smoke. Learn how your comment data is processed.
The Red Label bursts with vibrant flavors, creating depth mixed from the light whiskey of East coast Scotland to the peaty whiskies of the West. The palate of this blend is not that much revealing if you compare it to its price and age but i must say finishing is very amazing and smooth.you will get dark chocolate and toffee flavoursAt the first you won't get its tasting notesYou have to take atleast 3-4 to reveal its flavours.
Please log in again. Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! Discover the best ways to enjoy Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years with our How to Drink Whisky guide. I have not tried the Gold Label Reserveyet. Smoky aroma is more intense and hides much of the rest notes. Bits of cinnamon and dried fruit, wonderful balance between sweet and spice. This has the 'evaporates in your mouth' quality of the Blue Label, but—for me, at least—more depth of flavour and a more lingering finish. A luxurious and smooth combination with notes of vanilla and dark fruit – it's ideal for cocktails and moments of celebration. This smells more like a carefully-crafted perfume than a scotch whisky. Traces of vanilla and caramel intermingle in the background. are looking for something easy drinking with a fancy brand name. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18-Year-Old. Also Read: Singleton 12 yo vs Glenfiddich 12 yo Single Malt whisky.
Or to impress your buddies, Glen Scotia Victoriana. In this article, we will get to know the different flavors of one of the best-selling whisky brands in the world. That means that all the whisky in the blend must be at least 18 years old. Putting these two side by side showed me just how small the differences are. Johnnie Walker Platinum has a higher price point than the gold, making it sustainable for the company to produce.
Finish: Short. It certainly has good looks just as a bottle on the shelf! Very smooth and drinkable but then… A whizz with a little (also freshly purchased) Talisker 10. Standard JW aroma – caramel-raisin mix and light smoke notes.
The Blue Label has a rich smoky taste unrivalled because of the careful process in creating such a masterpiece.
I really enjoyed the “old” Gold and still have a bottle, yet to be opened as of this moment. Most of these are classic malt whiskies – which have undergone a slow, easy maturation in Scotland for at least 18 years. A great scotch for a price range <$50. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. A very pleasant and easy to drink scotch. After being thoroughly disappointed by the blue label, took a leap of faith to try the 18. Perfectly matured 18 year old blend, made from 18 different whiskies.
It wasn’t until after the fact (I taste whiskies before reading about them, when possible) that I realized all that bitter charcoal was actually supposed to be smoky Islay peat, which appears to have been lost in translation. You should know that we will store your details securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. In New Jersey, I saw on sale a 1.75L of JW Platinum for $120 plus tax.
It is difficult to highlight any phase as they were too plain. The login page will open in a new window. Crafty. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. That might be a fair price for it, but in some ‘controlled’ states, unfortunately, the 1.75L size Platinum Label isn’t distributed. Skip it.
I doubt too many of the malt connoisseurs that follow this fine website are fans either.
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is a smooth, well-rounded combination of up to 18 different whiskies from all over Scotland. Sweet Jesus! Start home delivery of this ultimate scotch in India and every city of India.
Not that good, but if its on sale if you're curious! The original, world famous blend of 40 whiskies.
Overall: I expected a bit more surface-level quality from a premium Diageo product – usually their whiskies (especially those with age statements) are more polished than this, and simply lack depth or complexity. I like to travel around the world to discover local brands of liquor, that’s the reason why he can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I've been to many Johnny Walker tastings and never quite liked either blend.
Your review makes it sound like someone made a rather expensive blended scotch whisky without ever actually tasting the stuff.
For a long time it was branded as ‘Platinum label’ continuing the tradition of colors in JW pipeline. You have control over the decision on whether to drink alcohol or not. Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years has been created by the Johnnie Walker Master Blender himself – Jim Beveridge – and is rightly regarded by experts as the finest 18-year-old blended Scotch there is.
I had a dram of Green in NYC recently to which the bartender responded, “No one ever orders the Green.” Back to the task at hand, Platinum is far from a bad whisky, describing it as Speyside with a hint of Islay is a fair description. Сам си изпих бутилка от старото 18 yo,,,The Gentenary Blend'' и не вярвам внищо по-добро... Уви! Long and lingering with notes of honey and green grass. The Gold Label is a blend of 15 different whiskies including some Talisker, Clynish, Royal Lochnagar and Cardhu. (Gold 18 was sweet and fruity, Platinum is dryer, more perfumed, and smokier.) In my house, I keep two bottles of some kind of JW around because I know people will drink it rather than try one of the other names on the shelf they have never heard of – afraid they may not really like it and feel as if they are wasting money. The penultimate release in Johnnie Walker’s series of standard editions is Platinum Label.The 18-year-old blend occupies the space between the non age statement releases of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and the strictly top shelf Johnnie Walker Blue Label.Housed in an impressive oversized hard plastic box, Platinum Label is what Johnnie Walker considers to be their most …
The blend contains whisky from 20 to 25 distilleries (likely most of them owned by Diageo) and is advertised as having a predominantly Speyside character with some hints of Islay peat.
The whole is marred by that weird tannic charry bitter note, however. Tasting order seems like it could be quite a craft. May be JW Black would be better.The lot code is L0008DN002 00001341 Bought in a large reputable online whisky store.
BottledPrices.com does not provide advertisements or recommendations on alcoholic beverage brands. We can't actually ship Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old to you in United States at the moment. Toffee sweetness, brandy soaked fruits with hints of orange and smoke. Learn how your comment data is processed.
The Red Label bursts with vibrant flavors, creating depth mixed from the light whiskey of East coast Scotland to the peaty whiskies of the West. The palate of this blend is not that much revealing if you compare it to its price and age but i must say finishing is very amazing and smooth.you will get dark chocolate and toffee flavoursAt the first you won't get its tasting notesYou have to take atleast 3-4 to reveal its flavours.
Please log in again. Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! Discover the best ways to enjoy Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years with our How to Drink Whisky guide. I have not tried the Gold Label Reserveyet. Smoky aroma is more intense and hides much of the rest notes. Bits of cinnamon and dried fruit, wonderful balance between sweet and spice. This has the 'evaporates in your mouth' quality of the Blue Label, but—for me, at least—more depth of flavour and a more lingering finish. A luxurious and smooth combination with notes of vanilla and dark fruit – it's ideal for cocktails and moments of celebration. This smells more like a carefully-crafted perfume than a scotch whisky. Traces of vanilla and caramel intermingle in the background. are looking for something easy drinking with a fancy brand name. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18-Year-Old. Also Read: Singleton 12 yo vs Glenfiddich 12 yo Single Malt whisky.
Or to impress your buddies, Glen Scotia Victoriana. In this article, we will get to know the different flavors of one of the best-selling whisky brands in the world. That means that all the whisky in the blend must be at least 18 years old. Putting these two side by side showed me just how small the differences are. Johnnie Walker Platinum has a higher price point than the gold, making it sustainable for the company to produce.
Finish: Short. It certainly has good looks just as a bottle on the shelf! Very smooth and drinkable but then… A whizz with a little (also freshly purchased) Talisker 10. Standard JW aroma – caramel-raisin mix and light smoke notes.
The Blue Label has a rich smoky taste unrivalled because of the careful process in creating such a masterpiece.
And, if you know next to nothing about Scotch, if you bought a bottle of Blue as a gift, you know you weren’t going wrong. Your email address will not be published.
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker range added a Platinum Label to its pantheon of blended scotches in 2013, kicking against the goad of the NAS trend by including an 18 year-old age statement on the label.
Тези...не са шедьоврите на Aleksandar Walker! This has since been rebranded as Johnnie Walker 18 …
This can be nearly twice as much. Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old (or "Aged 18 Years") is a terrific blended Scotch whisky from the world-famous range, which features a combination of up to 18 different whiskies, including the likes of Cardhu, Glen Elgin, Auchroisk and Blair Athol, among others. It’s mellow and has a sweet after taste.
I really enjoyed the “old” Gold and still have a bottle, yet to be opened as of this moment. Most of these are classic malt whiskies – which have undergone a slow, easy maturation in Scotland for at least 18 years. A great scotch for a price range <$50. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. A very pleasant and easy to drink scotch. After being thoroughly disappointed by the blue label, took a leap of faith to try the 18. Perfectly matured 18 year old blend, made from 18 different whiskies.
It wasn’t until after the fact (I taste whiskies before reading about them, when possible) that I realized all that bitter charcoal was actually supposed to be smoky Islay peat, which appears to have been lost in translation. You should know that we will store your details securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. In New Jersey, I saw on sale a 1.75L of JW Platinum for $120 plus tax.
It is difficult to highlight any phase as they were too plain. The login page will open in a new window. Crafty. The Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 yo whisky was discontinued during 2013 and replaced by two releases: The Johnnie Walker Platinum 18 yo whisky and the Gold Label Reserve whisky. That might be a fair price for it, but in some ‘controlled’ states, unfortunately, the 1.75L size Platinum Label isn’t distributed. Skip it.
I doubt too many of the malt connoisseurs that follow this fine website are fans either.
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is a smooth, well-rounded combination of up to 18 different whiskies from all over Scotland. Sweet Jesus! Start home delivery of this ultimate scotch in India and every city of India.
Not that good, but if its on sale if you're curious! The original, world famous blend of 40 whiskies.
Overall: I expected a bit more surface-level quality from a premium Diageo product – usually their whiskies (especially those with age statements) are more polished than this, and simply lack depth or complexity. I like to travel around the world to discover local brands of liquor, that’s the reason why he can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I've been to many Johnny Walker tastings and never quite liked either blend.
Your review makes it sound like someone made a rather expensive blended scotch whisky without ever actually tasting the stuff.
For a long time it was branded as ‘Platinum label’ continuing the tradition of colors in JW pipeline. You have control over the decision on whether to drink alcohol or not. Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years has been created by the Johnnie Walker Master Blender himself – Jim Beveridge – and is rightly regarded by experts as the finest 18-year-old blended Scotch there is.
I had a dram of Green in NYC recently to which the bartender responded, “No one ever orders the Green.” Back to the task at hand, Platinum is far from a bad whisky, describing it as Speyside with a hint of Islay is a fair description. Сам си изпих бутилка от старото 18 yo,,,The Gentenary Blend'' и не вярвам внищо по-добро... Уви! Long and lingering with notes of honey and green grass. The Gold Label is a blend of 15 different whiskies including some Talisker, Clynish, Royal Lochnagar and Cardhu. (Gold 18 was sweet and fruity, Platinum is dryer, more perfumed, and smokier.) In my house, I keep two bottles of some kind of JW around because I know people will drink it rather than try one of the other names on the shelf they have never heard of – afraid they may not really like it and feel as if they are wasting money. The penultimate release in Johnnie Walker’s series of standard editions is Platinum Label.The 18-year-old blend occupies the space between the non age statement releases of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and the strictly top shelf Johnnie Walker Blue Label.Housed in an impressive oversized hard plastic box, Platinum Label is what Johnnie Walker considers to be their most …
The blend contains whisky from 20 to 25 distilleries (likely most of them owned by Diageo) and is advertised as having a predominantly Speyside character with some hints of Islay peat.
The whole is marred by that weird tannic charry bitter note, however. Tasting order seems like it could be quite a craft. May be JW Black would be better.The lot code is L0008DN002 00001341 Bought in a large reputable online whisky store.
BottledPrices.com does not provide advertisements or recommendations on alcoholic beverage brands. We can't actually ship Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old to you in United States at the moment. Toffee sweetness, brandy soaked fruits with hints of orange and smoke. Learn how your comment data is processed.
The Red Label bursts with vibrant flavors, creating depth mixed from the light whiskey of East coast Scotland to the peaty whiskies of the West. The palate of this blend is not that much revealing if you compare it to its price and age but i must say finishing is very amazing and smooth.you will get dark chocolate and toffee flavoursAt the first you won't get its tasting notesYou have to take atleast 3-4 to reveal its flavours.
Please log in again. Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! Discover the best ways to enjoy Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years with our How to Drink Whisky guide. I have not tried the Gold Label Reserveyet. Smoky aroma is more intense and hides much of the rest notes. Bits of cinnamon and dried fruit, wonderful balance between sweet and spice. This has the 'evaporates in your mouth' quality of the Blue Label, but—for me, at least—more depth of flavour and a more lingering finish. A luxurious and smooth combination with notes of vanilla and dark fruit – it's ideal for cocktails and moments of celebration. This smells more like a carefully-crafted perfume than a scotch whisky. Traces of vanilla and caramel intermingle in the background. are looking for something easy drinking with a fancy brand name. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18-Year-Old. Also Read: Singleton 12 yo vs Glenfiddich 12 yo Single Malt whisky.
Or to impress your buddies, Glen Scotia Victoriana. In this article, we will get to know the different flavors of one of the best-selling whisky brands in the world. That means that all the whisky in the blend must be at least 18 years old. Putting these two side by side showed me just how small the differences are. Johnnie Walker Platinum has a higher price point than the gold, making it sustainable for the company to produce.
Finish: Short. It certainly has good looks just as a bottle on the shelf! Very smooth and drinkable but then… A whizz with a little (also freshly purchased) Talisker 10. Standard JW aroma – caramel-raisin mix and light smoke notes.
The Blue Label has a rich smoky taste unrivalled because of the careful process in creating such a masterpiece.
I’ll have to seek out some Green to review, but I balk at buying a full bottle of anything with Walker on it. The luxury celebratory blend. Despite being a Diageo shareholder as a result of following the old adage that one should invest in things they know, I am not a fan of the Johnnie Walker brand. The Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is a blended combining a limited number of single malt and grain whiskies, each matured for a minimum of 18 years.