What is red label whiskey made from? Favorite cocktails at home

Scotch whiskey (or in other words scotch), produced under the brand Johnny Walker, is the most sold and in demand. The company is ranked #1 in Scotland's 9 Most Valuable Brands and sells around 130 million bottles annually. She created a whole line of blended drink, which includes seven labels. Their main difference is considered the exposure time, and, accordingly, the price. We offer you to get acquainted with the main characteristics of each whiskey Johnny Walker.

Johnnie Walker

The youngest representative of the line, its aging period does not exceed 5 years. Red Label blend presented 35 different varieties, however, it is based on honey, as well as smoky peat varieties, thanks to which the drink has a harsh spicy aroma. Also, juniper and fruity notes stand out quite brightly in the Red Label. The drink has some sharpness in taste, although it has some soft, slightly sweet notes. This contrast develops into a spicy aftertaste of Red Label, spreading with a wave of heat.

Walker Red can be used as a standalone product, or as part of cocktails that help it fully open up. Drinks such as cola and nectar, preferably cherry, will make a great company for Red Label whiskey.

Fortress: 40%.

Exposure: from 3 to 5 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: light golden with a slight red tinge.

Average price (0.7 l): 1800 rubles.

How to drink: in cocktails and in pure form.

Black Label is the most popular copy of the premium quality line. Moreover, he is the owner of the largest number of international awards among representatives of scotch. Unlike Walker Red, its blend is already 40 varieties, most of which are malty.

The taste of Black Label is a complex and rich range with hints of smoke, sherry and fruit. As for the aftertaste, it is worth noting that Black Label has a very viscous and thick, with a slight hint of malt. An aroma composed of 4 prevailing whiskey varieties that give Walker Black scotch not only the usual honey, sea and peat notes, but also fruity and even creamy, forms a unique harmony.

Johnnie Walker Black Label, like other aged whiskeys, is preferred to drink on its own. Only a small amount of ice is allowed.

Fortress: 43%.

Exposure: from 12 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: dark golden with orange highlights.

Average price (0.7 l): 3000 rubles.

Usage: pure.

Johnny Walker Double Black has the same properties, the only difference of which is the fact that it is aged in special heavily charred barrels.

Unfortunately, this amazing Johnny Walker fruity whiskey is currently out of production for unknown reasons. However, we think that it is worthy that you get acquainted with it.

In the production of whiskey, only 4 exclusively single malt varieties are used, the aging period of which should not be less than 15 years. Green Label has a multi-layered taste, the freshness and juiciness of which will not leave anyone indifferent. The base fruity notes smoothly transition into something more exotic with hints of walnut and sandalwood. The “highlight” of the taste and aroma is added by the fact that the barrels used to age this whiskey were previously intended for grape wine, namely sherry.

Fortress: 43%.

Exposure: from 15 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: amber gold.

Average price (0.7 l): not available.

Usage: pure.

There is an opinion that this drink of the Johnny Walker line got its name due to the fact that special water is used for its preparation, flowing through an old gold mine. The Gold Label blend consists of 15 rare varieties collected mainly from the east coast. Whiskey has a rich deep aroma with notes of cream, toffee, honey, raisins and malt. The taste of the drink is no less interesting, it is replete with honey and spicy notes, almond and even marzipan.

All this makes whiskey an excellent digestif. It is noteworthy that it is Johnny Walker Gold that is recommended to be served with a slice of dark chocolate or added to coffee. Moreover, it is worth noting that in order for the whiskey to reveal its entire flavor bouquet, it must be put in the freezer for about a day before use.

Fortress: 40%.

Exposure: from 18 years.

Production: Scotland.

Color: juicy gold with a hint of amber.

Average price (0.7 l): 5000 rubles.

Usage: in its pure form with ice.

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label

Fortress: 40%.

Exposure: from 18 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: dark golden.

Average price (0.7 l): about 8000 rubles.

Usage: pure.

The most "solid" whiskey of all the company's products, It consists out of 16 rarest and best varieties, the exposure time of which can reach 50 years. The fragrance is based on two exquisite varieties: Royal Lochanagar (floral) and Caol lla (smoky peaty). The taste of whiskey is incredibly balanced, it is soft and at the same time rich - a real velvet, which combines spices, hints of oak and dark chocolate.

Fortress: 43%.

Exposure: from 25 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: dark gold with an amber tint.

Average price (0.7 l): 15,000 rubles.

Usage: exclusively in its pure form with ice.

John Barr

And in conclusion, I would like to mention another Scottish brand - John Barr. It is surprising in that at a very affordable price, it has a very high quality. Whiskey John Barr has a long history. It is noteworthy that at some point, in the second half of the twentieth century, this whiskey even temporarily displaced the famous Johnny Walker from the first place.

John Barr has a classic taste, slightly soft, as if completely enveloping you and leaving a pleasant aftertaste. The main grade of the blend gives the taste a viscous honey shade. The presence of notes of malt, peat, vanilla and pepper is also clearly felt. John Barr's recommended serving temperature is 9-12 degrees. He also, like Johnny Walker Red Label, goes well with his non-alcoholic counterparts.

Exposure: 5 - 15 years.

Production: Scotland.

Colour: golden honey.

Average price (0.7 l): up to 1000 rubles

Usage: in pure form or in cocktails.

Whiskey is considered an elite drink and for good reason - it has a special taste and bouquet of aromas. True, not everyone appreciates it, especially in our country because of the inability to drink whiskey properly.

To enjoy the taste of this Scottish drink, you need to be alone in silence and enjoy its aftertaste. Of course, whiskey will perfectly decorate the festive table, but guests are unlikely to be able to appreciate the taste of this drink while talking.

When drinking whiskey, everything is important:

• glass shape;
• the ingredients you add to the drink;
• type of snack
• situation;
• tasting process;
• drink temperature.

This drink is drunk by Hollywood stars and other famous people, including the first persons of the states. Feel yourself from high society and join the culture of drinking this drink.

A Brief History of Whiskey

Drink - whiskey can safely be called moonshine from barley malt, but comes from Scotland and Ireland, and aged of course in oak barrels.

Whiskey - from English ( whiskey the second one is also correct whiskey ) - in short, an alcoholic drink with a strength of 40 * to 65 * aromatic, obtained from different types of cereals using malting technologies, repeated distillation and long-term maturation in oak barrels from wines and cognacs.

How the people of Scotland used to make whiskey

It must be understood that the origin and popularity of the drink is due to the geographical location, the climate on the continent, the availability of sufficient material and product for production. Of course, thanks to the numerous legends in which many people believe to this day

Legends do their job even through the centuries, media news - February 2016.

• Two enterprising Britons collect air in the highlands, with butterfly sacks, with a bag of polyethylene, immediately shake the contents into glass jars on the spot, tightly close the lid with a seal.
• The price of one jar, translated from pounds, is $ 115, and the product is mainly in great demand among the non-poor residents of China's metropolitan areas, who lack fresh, clean, natural air.
• Sellers naturally praise their goods, arguing that “the air is special, sea, mountain”, very clean with particles of the aroma of the sea breeze and mountain herbs. The profits from the business are already colossal, so don't be surprised at the price of whiskey, which is one of the most expensive drinks in the world.)

Whiskey won its worldwide popularity when the technology of its production was still at a simple accessible level for all miles of the population of the islands of Britain and Ireland.

One of the few crops that grew in that part of the world was barley. - and used it for a reason, ease of growing and preserving, and it has a number of positive properties as a grain crop.

Previously, the main part of the production of spirits was grain malting, and yeast processed only fermentable sugars.

The grain contains starch, it is a polysaccharide, it is too hard "sugar" that the yeast cannot cope with.

1. Therefore, it is necessary to grind the grain to grains, steam it, stand the time and then the substances (enzymes) can turn starch into sugars, and then they get mash and then alcohol.
2. The higher the progress in production, the less they use natural starch and malt obtained from grain by saccharification.
3. And without them it is impossible to produce a natural drink without chemistry.
4. You can buy grain, germinate it, dry it, grind it, brew it, “saccharify”

If you yourself are not ready to go through the process of making natural malt, you can buy its analogue and start making a drink for yourself. For some, this will be a profitable quick solution to the problem in terms of quality and price.

Choose the direction according to the taste of whiskey that you like best, maybe in the manner of Scottish produced in distilleries, higher above sea level with a smoky flavor of malt from smoky peat, it is used when drying malt grains.

Or are you a fan of Irish whiskey made in the lowlands of the island, with malt drying over hot air ovens without smoking and without saturating the grain with smoke, but using local supposedly unique water in the production.

Origin of Scotch Whiskey

Let's take a look at some of the answers to the questions that have arisen:

• Previously, it was impossible to process a mass of sprouted green malt overnight, so it was dried using one of the methods possible at that time.
• The main cheap and affordable heating material in that area at that time was peat, so they dried it on it.

Moreover, it was a costly business to build special facilities for removing smoke and at the same time drying grain, and since the people were not rich in the mountainous part of Scotland, they built inexpensive dryers that could be quickly dismantled, because the production of alcohol there for some time was under ban.

The grain was then crushed so that the wort was brewed easier and faster, which was then easier to separate from the sediment, it could burn on fire.

Rumors about the unique island water that has been filtered by local soil, without which whiskey cannot be made, are also exaggerated.

Barrels for whiskey. Also in the list of legends there are oak barrels. I want to note that oak barrels of 200 liters are today a product for the "rich". Until the 30s of the last century, all over the world, it was the most massive, cheapest, durable and convenient container. Anything was stored and transported in barrels: both liquid and bulk products. And corned beef, and cabbage with cucumbers, and salted mushrooms, and oil were sealed in barrels.

The barrel has become a container for many alcoholic products purely for practical reasons and the absence of other equal options, and not because of the search for an unusual taste acquired due to the magical properties of storage containers.

1. Testing for hundreds of years has proved and confirmed the correctness of the choice of infusion of alcoholic beverages in oak containers.
2. Regarding the infusion of drinks on sawdust, she did not confirm the credibility of this method.
3. Proven and proven, the wood of the barrel allows air to enter the drink through the micropores and contributes to many of the necessary processes that occur during the maturation of whiskey.

Whiskey production through the eyes of a mid-19th century European

In the book of Friedrich Otto "Distillation, the preparation of alcohol and the production of sweet and aromatic vodkas", published in Russia in 1871, there is a whole chapter called
"The English Way of Processing Cereal Bread".

F. Otto, professor of chemistry at the Karolinska College in Braunschweig, spoke about the must:

1. “To obtain the wort, one proceeds in essence in the same way as in brewing.
2. Grinding is kneaded into the vat.
3. The kneaded mass is brought to the temperature necessary for the formation of sugar with almost boiling water, after which the mash is left to stand for several hours. After that, the first wort descends.
4. The remaining mass is poured over again with water, mixed well and the second wort is drained.
5. A weak third must is used for the next mash instead of water.
6. In this way, too much dilution of the first two musts is avoided.”

Wort processing

The chilled wort is mixed with a volume percentage of good yeast. Fermentation becomes very strong after 36-40 hours and lasts 4-5 days, sometimes even 6 days. The fermented liquid is then subjected to distillation.

For the preparation of the famous English whiskey vodka, precisely for its best varieties, they usually use only barley or wheat malt mixed with oats, the chaff of which loosens the mash and contributes to a better runoff of the wort. For lower grades of whiskey, a mixture of barley malt and unmalted grinding is used.

When distilling whiskey, the first part of the distillate and the last are collected separately; only the intermediate part of the distillate goes directly to the market. The German technologist writer of those times described the production process of those times without any embellishment.

Even then, the process of continuous distillation and the use of a column for the production of a strong drink with the preservation of the aroma of raw materials appeared. The desire to get the maximum profit, taking as a basis the principle of not malting the grain, and as a result, centuries later, this drink, which was previously considered low-grade, gained its status as an elite Grain whiskey.

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Be careful with brands. Of course, real whiskey from Jack Daniels or White Horse will not be bad, but the main problem is that there are a huge number of fakes of these popular brands on the Russian market. Be very careful and do not buy branded whiskey for a penny.

Don't be fooled by the cost. Good whiskey will cost a lot, but often the price does not depend on the drink itself. For example, beautiful packaging or an advertising campaign can incur a rather large markup. If you are not going to give it to someone, it is better to buy whiskey in a regular bottle and not the most popular brand.

Long exposure does not mean good taste. Many people do not like whiskey that has been aged in oak barrels for a very long time, usually it is more tart and has a long finish. You should not think that the longer the whiskey is aged, the better it is, there are a huge number of other factors that affect this.

The taste characteristics of whiskey are determined by many parameters, including the quality of water and grain, the method of malting, filtering, cask features, aging time, the design and shape of the copper still, the temperature of the air at bottling, etc.

Manufacturer region

Pay attention to the region. As it was written above, most of all whiskey is produced in Scotland and it is believed that it is there that it is made of the highest quality. Also, good whiskey is produced in Ireland, Canada and the USA.

Whiskey composition. The best whiskey should be made up of a single ingredient, which ingredient may vary depending on the country of origin, brand and other factors, but generally it is barley, wheat, rye or corn.

Basic selection rules:

• Whiskey can't be hazy. And there are simply no special varieties, the whiskey must be transparent, contain no impurities and have a characteristic brown color.
• Shake the bottle. Large bubbles should form in it, which should not disappear very quickly, and streaks should form on the walls of the bottle, which should not drain like water.
• Good whiskey smells like smoke. In most cases, if Scotch whiskey is exactly that, so if you have already bought it and want to make sure that you pay money for a reason, you should sniff it. An interesting infographic about whiskey falsification will be of interest to anyone who does not want to buy a fake .

Selection of whiskey by type

Whiskey is a very old drink and for a long time of its existence, people have come up with many types, which we will analyze below.

Malt. This type of whiskey is obtained from pure barley malt, without mixing it with grain whisky. It, in turn, is also divided into several types:

• Blended whiskey- usually it is whiskey from different distilleries, which are mixed to obtain an unusual taste.
• single malt whiskey- it is produced by one distillery, but can be mixed with other varieties within it.
• Whiskey from one barrel is a whiskey that does not go through the blending stage at all.

The most popular is single malt whiskey, it has a pleasant aroma and unusual taste.

Grain. It is almost always made for blended whiskey, but there is a small proportion of a pure grain drink that is partially sold. If you manage to find a bottle with the inscription "Single Grain" - be sure to take a try, this is very rare.

Mixed. Blended whiskey, which occupies a large part of the entire market. Most often it is a mixture of malt and grain whiskey. Gained its popularity thanks to the largest companies that began to distribute it.

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Which glasses are suitable for whiskey tasting

It's the tastings. Whiskey is not beer and, moreover, not vodka. Drinking it in bottles is at least not reasonable, after all, not a cheap booze. It needs to be savored and done in the right atmosphere. That is why do not order a drink in a club or a noisy place where all the same vodka, beer and cheap cocktails would be more appropriate. The ideal atmosphere is a cozy house or apartment, a pleasant quiet place. A good friend or just a nice conversationalist is welcome.

• Whiskey, in terms of chemistry, is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.
• It contains a lot of various impurities that have different densities and the ability to dissolve in water.
• Due to the special properties of the liquid, the top layer of the drink forms a "cork", which "locks" the flavors of the drink.

In Hollywood, whiskey is drunk from rocks, heavy straight glasses with a thick bottom (old fashion, tumbler, drums). Experts have long come to the conclusion that this form of glasses is not suitable for tasting noble varieties of whiskey aged over 10 years (especially unique malts).

In such a glass, the aromas are really "corked", and its open shape does not contribute to the accumulation of odors.

Tasting glasses

It is best to drink whiskey from tasting glasses, or rather from the so-called whiskey tulips. This is a small glass on a leg in the shape of a tulip bud. Complex aromas are concentrated in it, thereby helping the olfactory organs to understand and fully experience the main component of the drink's organoleptics. It is very important!

Try to cover your nose with your fingers and drink anything - without your nose, you will only feel the bitterness-sweetness-sourness-cornedness and the temperature of the drink.

A little trick for beginners. If the smell of strong alcoholic beverages is too strong for your sense of smell, do not inhale it "directly". Feel free to stick your nose into the glass, but inhale through your mouth. Thus, the rough evaporation of alcohols is cut off and it becomes possible to evaluate all, I will call it, “the fine aromatics of the drink”.

A very useful life hack for girls who are usually not supportive of strong alcohol smells.

Single Malts, which are considered more "difficult" to understand, it is better to drink from glasses designed by the great glassblower and designer Georg Riedel. His whiskey glasses are shaped like a thistle, practically the national symbol of Scotland.

They fully reveal the aroma of molts and solve the problem of "liquid surface tension".

We sorted out the glasses - tulip-shaped tasting glasses. In extreme cases, you can use cognac glasses, but in them the aroma becomes more alcoholic. The glass should be filled no more than 1/3.

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How to drink whiskey

Many people are just beginning to get acquainted with this alcoholic drink. True connoisseurs of the "water of life" believe that you need to drink without a snack. According to them, the drink has a luxurious taste and strong aroma, and traditional snacks, which are usually eaten with vodka or cognac, offend the perfect combination.

Indigenous Scots consider biting whiskey sacrilegious and drink it in its purest form. True, they keep a bottle of mineral water on hand, which they use to dilute if necessary.

A good whiskey can give a special mood, and an unwanted snack will bring it down. At the same time, the drink is very strong, and beginners cannot do without a snack. That is why it is recommended to select unusual dishes that highlight the taste.

According to history, the Irish were the first to drink whiskey. They use grilled meat and seafood, including red fish and fresh oysters. I note that the Irish believe that alcohol should not be diluted, but seized. It was they who risked the first to add tea, lemonade or coffee to the drink.

According to the sommelier, when choosing snacks, they are guided by the type of drink. Finding a universal dish that goes well with all types of whiskey is unrealistic. Therefore, when choosing food, it is recommended to follow four rules.

Rules of use

• With a drink characterized by a sharp taste, fruity or smoky aroma, meat, game and beef tongue are ideally combined.
• The taste of soft brand whiskey will be complemented by smoked fish. Smoked salmon is perfect.
• Herbal brands are recommended to eat seafood.
• A drink with a smoky peat aroma is eaten with fried lamb, beef or melon slices.

Some people use lemons or oranges for snacks, but you should not do this, because the taste of citrus interrupts the aroma of whiskey.

Americans do not follow the rules at all, trying to distinguish themselves. They snack whiskey with desserts, various fruits and even dark chocolate. Often they dilute the drink with Cola. Find out how to do it right below.

Now let's talk about the correct use of whiskey.

1. The drink is recommended to drink in the evening.
2. Before drinking, cool the “water of life” a little, but not much.
3. Shake the contents slightly before opening the bottle.
4. It is customary to drink whiskey from wide glasses with a low stem. Fill the bowl by a third.
5. After taking a small sip, hold the drink in your mouth to fully appreciate the taste and aroma.

The rules were invented by true connoisseurs. If you're a fresh whiskey aficionado, you don't have to follow them. You can drink a drink from any dish, seizing any dishes. After all, you want to relax, and only you know how to do it.

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"Snack bars" national traditions

The range of snacks traditionally served with whiskey is simply huge. Various traditions from different countries of the world speak their weighty word here. It's time to find out what foreigners and professional admirers of the drink serve with whiskey for a snack.

Each country has its own approach to the culture of drinking whiskey.

Scotland

The opinion of the ancestral home of fine spirits has changed over time. In ancient times, at the dawn of the birth of whiskey, this drink was distributed mainly among the poor. It was not customary for them to eat scotch tape at all. Whiskey was simply washed down with pure spring water.

Modern residents of Scotland prefer low-alcohol drinks more and do not change the old tradition of diluting whiskey. They dilute the famous drink with water or soda by 1/3 and drink scotch exclusively in the evenings.

In Scotland, there are individual daredevils who drink whiskey with dense (strong) beers. They call this "whiskey chaser" (or "chaser"). But connoisseurs of amber spirits do not recognize such a hobby.

In its purest form, exclusive, expensive whiskeys (for example, Jim Beam) are drunk in Scotland. Traditionally, Scots amber alcohol is served at the table with hot fatty meat offal and no less hearty dishes made from oatmeal.

Ireland

The better to have a bite of whiskey, it is better to ask the neighbors of the Scots - the inhabitants of Ireland. After all, it was they who first created snacks for noble alcohol. The best for the ancient drink, according to the Irish, are:

• baked or fried game / meat;
• fragrant fish of exquisite red varieties;
• seafood (especially tender oyster meat).

Unlike the Scots, the inhabitants of Ireland will never offer a diluted scotch to a guest. In these parts there is a taboo on "dilution of alcohol." All spirits are drunk by the proud Irish pristine.

Holland

But the Dutch are people who treat scotch with special reverence and respect. In the Land of Tulips, an ancient drink is drunk only on celebrations and special celebrations. Whiskey is served here with exquisite, uniquely delicious food.

In Holland, gourmet dishes are served with whiskey.

The inhabitants of Holland are kind to the kitchen and serve real masterpieces with scotch. In particular, they have meat dishes dried in a sauce of porcini mushrooms or truffles and flavored with beef tongue pate.

America

Residents of the United States and Canada are not distinguished by sophistication and gentle attitude to food. Former cowboys use whiskey in its pure, undiluted form. The Americans distinguished themselves in their national predilections for snacks that go with hard liquor.

Americans love to snack on whiskey with sweets.

To the dismay of whiskey experts, reckless Americans nibble on scotch exclusively with sweet dishes. What can be served in an American restaurant with strong whiskey? The fantasy of the sweet tooth is limitless, it is used:

• pudding;
• fruit;
• candies;
• bitter chocolate;
• fruit dessert.

According to Americans, chocolate, especially bitter and tart, gives whiskey a special unique taste. But it's not for nothing that connoisseurs of scotch call America "a country of blasphemous antics", because sometimes there is a sweet snack with whiskey and cola. Cola, which has become an unspoken symbol of the United States, is generously spent there to dilute noble scotch.

Russia

Among the inhabitants of our country, not a single feast is complete without alcohol. Such is the Russian peculiarity. But eating strong alcohol with sweets is not customary in Russia. In our country, scotch is equated to vodka in terms of strength, and a snack is similar to it.

In Russia, people like to eat whiskey with meat.

But true professionals and subtle experts in this matter have a different opinion. Exquisite connoisseurs of amber spirits offer to it:

• canape;
• grape;
• tartlets;
• fish meals;
• vegetable salads;
• baked potatoes flavored with spices.

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What Whiskey Doesn't Go With

Although the ancient noble drink is considered universal and adorns the table of any nation, scotch is not combined with all products. It is not advisable to apply to him:

1. Fresh meat slices.
2. Canned vegetables with spices.
3. Some citrus fruits (lemon, tangerine, orange).
4. Spicy dishes with an abundance of salt, bright seasonings, pepper.

Experts in drinking scotch are convinced that these products drown out the true exquisite taste of the ancient drink and "kill" all its nobility. Everyone should know such rules so as not to “sit in a puddle” while being in an elite society at any reception.

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Snacks depending on the type of whiskey

More than 5,000 types of ancient noble alcohol are known. Experienced whiskey connoisseurs advise choosing an appetizer for it, focusing on the type of drink and its taste nuances. To make it easier to understand this, use the following table:

Universal snacks for scotch include various generous seafood, smoked salmon and salmon, meat dishes (baked, fried) and also fruit and dark chocolate dessert. In its pure form, it is recommended to use such world-famous brands of adhesive tape as:

1. white horse. Blended drink produced in Scotland with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
2. red label. One of the unique Scottish varieties of old liquor, characterized by particular astringency and rigidity.
3. Jameson. The most popular spirit from Ireland. This whiskey is recognized as the best in the world. Made from selected barley malt, it is aged for at least six years in sherry casks.

But no matter how many opinions and assurances of experienced experts, do not forget about your own taste preferences. The beauty of whiskey is that it should be drunk with love, savored and enjoyed. And you can get true pleasure only by using your favorite cuisine.

How to drink whiskey

How to Drink Scotch Whiskey: Scottish Traditions

Scotch whiskey in the homeland is traditionally drunk with water. Moreover, a glass of whiskey is served exclusively with a glass of water, often ordinary, but possibly soda. Thus, everyone mixes the drink himself, according to his own taste. As a rule, water makes up half or a third of the total volume of the drink. However, expensive and high-quality whiskey, such as Jim Beam, even the Scots prefer not to mix with anything and drink it in its pure form.

How to drink whiskey with cola

Everyone knows that whiskey goes well with Cola, but few people know that when making a simple cocktail, you need to follow a few rules.

• If you want the taste of a cocktail to be unsurpassed, take a chilled and fresh Cola. Even a freshly opened Cola will cause an unpleasant aftertaste.
• People who like to experiment should pay attention to the different flavors of Cola. Fortunately, shops offer soda flavored with vanilla and cherries. Individuals who follow the figure and do not want to gain weight, Diet Cola is suitable.
• The finished cocktail will bring real pleasure if you correctly calculate the proportions. Ideally, for one part of alcohol, take two parts of Cola. You can deviate from the rule and, while preparing a cocktail, be guided by your tastes in order to come up with new proportions.
• For drinking whiskey with Cola, it is recommended to use medium-sized glasses. To begin with, pour some ice into the glass, and then pour the ingredients in the indicated proportions.
• To decorate the finished cocktail, use a slice of lemon and a mint leaf.

If you take a lime, be extremely careful, because it is a little bitter.

To make the taste of a cocktail more sweet and rich, take ice cubes made from Cola. A good idea is to make ice from mineral water.

If you are tired of the combination of liquid products, add some cinnamon to the cocktail and decorate the glass with a couple of cherries.

Whiskey is a specific alcohol, the list of significant factors of which is represented by taste and aftertaste. Mixing the "water of life" with Cola leads to the loss of a calling card - a smoky taste.

The tastes of these liquid products contrast with each other, but should complement. Do not forget about the "magical properties" of Cola to dissolve scale and remove rust. If you are worried about your health, I do not advise you to abuse the cocktail.

What to eat

In pursuit of unusual sensations, many pour a fair amount of sweet soda, for example, Coca-Cola, into alcohol. The resulting mixture is one of the most popular cocktails in the world and requires special serving.

Here's what goes with this simple cocktail:

• Unleavened dough baskets filled to the brim with olives and bits of cheese;
• Fruit mix from cutting such overseas gifts as lemon, orange, grapes, tangerine, etc.;
• Smoked fish (especially mackerel) will not be superfluous;
• Sea scallops with shrimp in lemon juice;
• Seafood to taste can be served at the table without special processing;
• It is allowed to eat alcohol with Japanese sushi;
• You can make small toast sandwiches made with fish and cheese.

In general, an appetizer must be organized, focusing on the strength of the resulting solution, namely, on the proportional ratio of alcohol and cola. Uniform standards for the use of this cocktail have not yet been invented, so everyone is free to improvise as much as their imagination is enough.
However, not a single glass of whiskey, even if mixed with cola, should be without ice cubes.

Living in developed countries have a long tradition of how to drink whiskey properly and how to eat it. In our country, the culture of drinking is in its infancy. But the Russians are quickly catching up, and step by step they are discovering the world of high-quality alcohol.

Whiskey with soda

Americans were the first to drink whiskey and soda. In America, the drink is made from corn, which is why it has an unpleasant aftertaste. For this reason, it is diluted.

Following the recipe, quickly prepare a cocktail characterized by a light and pleasant taste. He will definitely like it.

To prepare a cocktail you will need whiskey, soda water, a few pieces of ice. Ice may not be used. There is an opinion that it freezes the taste. As for dishes, I recommend using a low wide glass with a thickened bottom or a thin-walled glass, tulip-shaped.

1. At the bottom of the glass put a few pieces of ice and pour fifty milliliters of whiskey.
2. Add thirty milliliters of soda water. It is sold in any store.
3. If you don't have soda, it's easy to make your own at home. For a glass of mineral water, take a tablespoon of soda and a little citric acid.
4. Use mint leaves and fruit to garnish your cocktail.
5. Drink the cocktail slowly, taking small sips.

Agree, it does not take much time and effort to prepare a wonderful cocktail. The main thing is to have all the ingredients at hand.

If you drink a cocktail with a girl, create a romantic atmosphere. Close the curtains, turn on the music and light the candles. In this case, the cocktail will give an unforgettable experience.

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With ice

The tradition of adding ice to alcohol came to us from the USA. Then the Americans tried to slightly neutralize the oily taste of draft whiskey, and the action produced a successful result. Often, ice is thrown into special glasses with bourbon and blend.

Those who prefer to drink single malt scotch say that with ice, the taste of alcohol becomes less expressive, the pleasant aroma is lost.

With apple juice

Mixing scotch is better with freshly squeezed apple juice. So it is more beneficial for the body, and the aroma of the drink will not deteriorate. Strong alcohol diluted with juice is the surest way to make delicious cocktails. Mix 50 gr. Black Label whiskey with 200 ml of fresh apple juice, a few ice cubes can be added to the glass. These two components are perfectly combined, endowing the consumer with excellent aroma and taste.

• Another traditional recipe is Whiskey Toddy - a hot cocktail.
• Whiskey to taste is added to hot tea or hot water, as well as a teaspoon of honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• This cocktail not only warms and relaxes well, but is also a prophylactic against colds.

In addition, whiskey can be added to coffee. So, Irish Coffee is especially popular all over the world, which the Irish advise to prepare exclusively from Irish whiskey and natural, insoluble coffee.

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How to drink Jack Daniels whiskey

Jack Daniels is an American whiskey that has a rich aroma and smooth taste with hints of smoke. Great whiskey connoisseurs of this brand prefer to drink Jack Daniels separately from everything, the rest can recommend cocktails based on lemon or apple juice and ice.

How to drink White Horse Whiskey

White Horse is a blended Scotch whiskey with a pronounced aroma and a tart, sweetish taste. Despite the fact that it is one of the most affordable and widespread in Russia, few people know how to drink White Horse whiskey correctly.

• The Scots themselves recommend drinking this type of whiskey, diluting it with natural or slightly carbonated water, while Europeans drink it mainly with ice.
• True whiskey connoisseurs recommend not spoiling the soft and rich taste of whiskey with other drinks, drinking it slowly and measuredly, enjoying the bouquet of taste and aroma of a Scottish drink.

How to drink Jameson whiskey

Jameson is an Irish whiskey with more than 200 years of history, called one of the best in the world.

Made from selected barley malt, triple distilled and aged for at least 6 years in sherry casks, the whiskey acquires a smooth taste and rich aroma that should not be spoiled by ice, soda or cola.

• Just pour 35-50 grams of Jameson whiskey at room temperature, appreciate its amber color and aroma and sip it slowly and measuredly in a good company of friends or loved ones.
• This is how Jameson is drunk in Ireland. This is how it should be drunk in Russia.

How to drink Red Label whiskey

1. Johnnie Walker Red Label is the simplest and most affordable blended Scotch whiskey, but at the same time the most common in Russia.
2. It is made from 35 varieties of whiskey and kept for no more than 3-5 years, and therefore it has a more tart and harsh taste.
3. For those who do not know how to drink Red Label whiskey, experts advise mixing it with cola, ice or chilled fruit juices (apple, cherry, cranberry, etc.), as well as using it in various cocktails.

Those who are just getting acquainted with the Scottish drink should not drink Red Label in its pure form, so as not to spoil the overall impression of the drink. To do this, it is better to try the higher grade Johnnie Walker - Black Label, which has a soft multifaceted taste and a pronounced fruity aroma.

Well, true connoisseurs will appreciate Green, Gold and Blue Label - elite whiskey varieties, especially if they do not spoil the unsurpassed taste of whiskey with juices, cola and even ice.

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How to store

Whiskey requires a special way of storage, or rather the simplest. It does not need to be refrigerated or heated, just put it in a cool place in the house a few hours before use. In the same place, whiskey can always be stored - in a bar or on a special table.

It is desirable that direct sunlight does not fall on it. Where you should definitely not store whiskey is in the refrigerator, the cold will kill all the rich taste of the drink.

Wineglass

So, you have learned to understand the varieties of whiskey, you know how to drink it correctly - the last touch remains, to choose the right glass.

Drinking whiskey is allowed from different glasses, experts are still arguing as to which shape of the glass best reveals the aroma of the drink.

• Tulip-shaped stemmed glasses are considered classics; they are used for drinking expensive and aged varieties, as well as for tasting a new variety. They look like wine glasses and it is believed that the aroma is revealed in them as it should. But there is an opposite opinion that in a glass of a rounded shape, the bouquet is “blurred”, it becomes fuzzy.
• But in a glass or even a glass of a cylindrical shape with a thick bottom (it is also called dram), the aroma of whiskey is revealed better. In any case, you can drink whiskey from a round glass and from a glass with edges.

How to mix

Whiskey is one of the most popular ingredients in alcoholic cocktails and very often whiskey is drunk not in pure or diluted form, but in a cocktail. Whiskey must be mixed with other alcoholic beverages very carefully, it is better to entrust it to a professional or use detailed recipes.

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cocktail recipes

5th Avenue Cocktail 5th Avenue

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 80 ml
- liqueur Cointreau (Cointreau) - 60 ml
- orange juice - 40 ml
- Creme de Casis liqueur - 20 ml

Add all ingredients to a shaker half filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Cocktail "Al Capone" Al Capone

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 40 ml
- vermouth Rosso - 20 ml
- sugar syrup - 10 ml
- cherries for cocktails.

For this cocktail, you will also need bar equipment, that is, a shaker. Fill it with ice chips, add all the ingredients and mix. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

New Yorker Cocktail New Yorker

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 40 ml.
- lemon juice - 20 ml.
- Grenadine (pomegranate syrup) - 2 bar spoons.

All ingredients are mixed in a shaker, the drink is filtered into a cocktail glass. Decoration at the discretion of the bartender.

Cocktail "Snake bite" Snake bite

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 40 ml
- tequila - 40 ml

This is a very strong cocktail, be careful with it. To prepare it, you need a shaker and a tumbler glass. Whiskey, tequila are poured into a shaker with ice, shaken and filtered into a tumbler.

Cocktail "Football player" Football player

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 60 ml
- grapefruit juice - 20 ml
- Cointreau liqueur - 20 ml

This cocktail is made in a shaker. All ingredients are mixed in a shaker, then the cocktail is filtered into a glass.

Cocktail #13 Cocktail #13

Ingredients:

Whiskey - 20 ml
- apricot juice - 20 ml
- orange juice - 20 ml
- cherries for cocktails

This is a lady's delicious cocktail, light and fragrant. All ingredients are mixed in a shaker with ice, after which the cocktail is filtered into a glass and garnished with a cherry.

Not a Berry Bomb cocktail

This is not a cocktail recipe, but nevertheless, this invention of bar art is aimed precisely at demonstrating the rich taste of whiskey and at slightly intoxicating the client. According to the recipe, fresh berries are aged in whiskey for about 24-48 hours, and then served in a glass with ice.

Berries are well saturated with whiskey and at the same time retain their taste, it turns out an amazing combination.

The other day we had a chance to try an exquisite alcoholic drink - Johnny Walker Blue Label whiskey, which prompted us to do a little research on this brand.
"Johnnie Walker" (Eng. Johnnie Walker) or "Johnny Walker" is a fairly well-known brand of Scotch blended whiskey. This TM line includes:
1. "Johnnie Walker Red Label" ("Johnnie Walker Red Label").
2. "Johnnie Walker Black Label" ("Johnnie Walker Black Label").
3. "Johnnie Walker Double Black" ("Johnnie Walker Label").
4. "Johnnie Walker Green Label" ("Johnnie Walker Label").
5. "Johnnie Walker Gold Label" ("Johnnie Walker Label").
6. "Johnnie Walker Platinum Label" ("Johnnie Walker Label").
7. "Johnnie Walker Blue Label" ("Johnnie Walker Label").

"Johnny Walker Red Label" and "Johnny Walker Black Label"

"Red Label" is a fairly young whiskey aged up to 3-5 years, combining about 35 varieties. The blend is based on honey whiskey and smoky peaty island varieties. "Red Label" drinks in cocktails and in its pure form, despite its harsh taste.

"Johnny Walker Black Label" and "Johnny Walker Double Black"

"Black Label" is already a luxury whiskey and is blended from 40 varieties, most of which are malt. The minimum aging period for Black Label is 12 years. It has a complex and rich taste, as it combines whiskey from almost all Scottish regions specializing in the production of this drink.

"Johnny Walker Green Label"

Whiskey "Green Label" is a rare blend of 15-year-old malt whiskey from just four varieties: "Talisker" and "Caol Ila" from the islands and "Cragganmore" and "Linkwood" from Speyside.

"Johnny Walker Gold Label" and "Johnny Walker Platinum Label"

"Gold Label" is the softest of the entire line. It is blended from rare 15 varieties of whiskey with a minimum exposure of 18 years. This drink is also unique in that the water used in its production flows through an old gold mine, which still contains gold.

What do you know about whiskey? How is Johnnie Walker Red Label different from other varieties of the drink? How to distinguish a fake from the original? In order to answer all of the above questions, you need to get acquainted not only with the production technology of Red Label whiskey, but also learn the history of the Johnny Walker brand.

1 "Cardhu" for "Johnny Walker"

Brand whiskey Walker was coined by the founder of the company for the production of blended malt drinks Scotsman Alexander Walker and named after his father. He inherited a grocery store from John Walker, who was engaged in blending different varieties of tea.

Johnny Walker Red Label

In 1859, Alexander applied his blend recipe for Old Highland whiskey, which became the basis for the creation of a company for the production of this drink. After the death of Alexander, the business was continued by his sons - George and Alexander II, who entered into an agreement with the owners of the distillery "Cardhu". It was thanks to this agreement that the production of Walkers rose to a professional level. In the early 20th century, the brothers combined the original brands of whiskey and named them Johnny Walker Red Label and Black Label. A year later, the brothers patented the name Johnny Walker and a bottle with a figure of a little man placed on it and an obliquely glued label with the name of the whiskey variety.

Acquired distillery "Kardu" is the founder of the creation of blended single malt whiskey in Scotland. At the same time, it began its existence not quite legally due to the high tax on malt in 1800. The official license for production was obtained by the owner of the distillery, Helen Cumming, only in 1823. After 60 years, the Cardu distillery was expanded by acquiring three neighboring distilleries, and 10 years later, an agreement was signed between the Walker brothers and the Cumming family to supply Johnny Walker with Cardu whiskey for further blending and branding of the entire drink line.

Distinguishing whiskey produced at the distillery Kardu, is the use of fermentation vats made from Scottish larch and Irish spruce. Another feature is the use of pure spring water in the preparation of the drink.

The fuel used was peat extracted from the peat bogs adjacent to the distillery.

All this led to the creation of the original whiskey with a unique recipe.

2 Assortment of drinks from "Johnny Walker"

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Whiskey Red Label is rightfully the leader in the production of the Walker line. A characteristic feature of the Johnnie Walker Red Label product is a label with a gold inscription and a square bottle shape. It is this drink that is especially popular among lovers. And the point here is not the low price per bottle, associated primarily with the short exposure of whiskey, but the unique properties of blending more than 30 varieties of the drink, giving it the aroma of vanilla, spices and cinnamon. The drink has a deep aftertaste and goes well with cherry juice, tonic or cola.

original johnny walker

Whiskey Johnnie Walker Red Label is available in several types of bottles, from 0.2-liter to "swing" 4.5-liter.

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In order to determine the authenticity of Johnny Walker whiskey, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• excise duty;
• no sediment at the bottom of the bottle;
• on the bottom of the bottle, the number and the number of bottling of the aged whiskey should be stamped;
• the composition should contain only barley and barley malt, without fragrances and flavorings;
• when turning the bottle over, one drop of the drink should drain from the bottom, and not a trickle of an incomprehensible cloudy liquid;
• real Red Label whiskey has a convex (inflated) bottle cap and does not resemble a flat vodka bottle cap;
• the originality of the drink is confirmed by the inscription on the lid "Johnny Walker and sons";
• the label has an embossed inscription;
• the inscription must fully correspond to the original name.

Variety of Whiskey Johnny Walker

The best way to purchase excellent whiskey is to buy it in specialized stores. The Johnny Walker brand drink has passed all the necessary quality checks and standards for food alcoholic products. This alcoholic drink does not contain foreign impurities and fusel oils, whiskey is allowed to drink, provided that only a natural Scottish branded product is used.

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According to the rules of etiquette and the traditions of drinking whiskey, the drink is served in cognac glasses in the shape of a tulip on short legs. The glass is filled only 1/3, before drinking the drink in small sips, it is recommended to warm the vessel in your hands. Lemon, unsweetened fruit and chocolate are served as snacks for whiskey. For special connoisseurs of refined taste, a good cigar is offered, and for women, dilution of a strong alcoholic product with tonic, cola or ice is recommended.

Cocktails based on Red Label

Whiskey Red is very often found in weak cocktail recipes, as a rule, they are used at receptions or family celebrations:

"Mountains of Scotland"

• Whiskey Red Label 80 ml;
• Liquor "Baileys" 50 ml;
• Tonic 50 ml;
• Ice crushed 20 grams.

Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, pour into a highball glass, add ice and decorate the rim of the glass with a wine berry.

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"The Alps in the sunshine"

• Whiskey Red Label 80 ml;
• Martini Rosso 50 ml;
• Vanilla ice cream 70 grams.

Mix all ingredients in a shaker, pour into a highball glass, serve with a cocktail tube. The edge of the glass can be decorated with grated white chocolate.

"The cold of Ireland and the Heather"

• Red Label 50 ml;
• Whiskey Blue Label 70 ml;
• Mineral sparkling water 50 ml;
• Green lime juice 30 ml.

Mix the ingredients with a spoon and pour into a cocktail glass, attach a lime wedge to the edge of the glass.

7 Keep up with the "Red Pedestrian"

On the Russian market, Johnny Walker Red Label is called nothing more than "red pedestrian", in accordance with the figure on the label. The main slogan of the brand Johnnie Walker is the call "Keep moving!". Whiskey characterizes the original combination of high-quality alcohol with the aroma of smoke and coal, combined with the taste of vanilla and spices. Whiskey Red Label is unique for its rich deep amber color, which is a kind of hallmark of a real Scotch whisky.

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Johnnie Walker is the most famous brand of blended Scotch whisky. Every year, the owner of the brand, Diageo, sells more than 226.6 million bottles of this Scotch whiskey (data for 2015). Whiskey Johnnie Walker was the favorite brand of whiskey of Winston Churchill and Dick Cheney.

A feature of this whiskey is that each bottle (with rare exceptions) has its own “color code”, that is, just the name of the Johnnie Walker brand does not mean anything to a potential buyer. There are several varieties of Johnnie Walker whiskey, ranging from inexpensive and budget mixes to collectible and rare varieties.

In addition to the color code described above, each label has a slope of exactly 24 degrees. It is believed that this feature was invented by Johnny Walker himself, since this tilt of the label compensated for the tilt of the bottle itself when they were standing in his shop. In addition, the slanted label allows more text to be entered without sacrificing readability.

Types and varieties of whiskey Johnnie Walker:

• Johnnie Walker Red Label is a blended scotch made from 35 different spirits (Russian Wikipedia says about 9 varieties; of course, this is not entirely true). It is Johnnie Walker Red Label that is meant when it comes to "Winston Churchill's favorite whiskey." A standard blend based on Cardhu whiskey, which has a memorable honey taste. In addition, Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey includes several "peaty" whiskeys from island distilleries. Whiskey has a short aging period, incoming spirits are not older than 5 years, which is why the taste of the drink is quite sharp and aggressive.
• Johnnie Walker Black Label is a Scotch whiskey (Scotch), the blend of which includes about 40 spirits aged for at least 12 years, of which 35 varieties are malt whiskeys, and only 5 are grain whiskeys. The whiskey is built around Caol Ila and Talisker whiskey, which are the dominant single malts in this blend.
• Johnnie Walker Double Black Label - similar to the previous whiskey, which is distinguished by a strong influence of Islay malts (Islay), as well as subsequent aging after blending in charred barrels.
• Johnnie Walker Green Label is a blended Scotch whiskey made with just 4 spirits, said to come from all four sides of Scotland: Talisker, Linkwood, Cragganmore and Coal Ila. Moreover, spirits are taken that are at least 15 years old each, after which the blend is additionally aged for another six months in an old barrel.
• Johnnie Walker Gold Label - Whiskey, which was originally created in honor of the centenary of the birth of John Walker. The base is Clynelish single malt. It was originally created by Alexander Walker II, however, the First World War greatly spoiled the plans. Since 2013, Johnnie Walker Gold Label has been produced under the name Gold Label Reserve. Despite the fact that the bottles and labels are almost identical, some believe that the tastes of Johnnie Walker Gold Label are very different.
• Johnnie Walker Blue Label is one of the most expensive blended whiskeys. Each bottle has its own serial number. It contains spirits from the 19th century, which determines the cost up to $ 500 for a 0.7 liter bottle. The average age of spirits is 26 years. As a rule, bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label whiskey do not contain any mention of the age of the spirits that make up the composition on the label at all. The basis is Royal Lochnagar from the Highlands, as well as Coal Ila from the Isle of Islay.
• Johnnie Walker Platinum Label - Whiskey, which is almost a complete analogue of Gold Label. Available for Asian countries, as well as for Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Poland, Israel and Australia.
• Johnnie Walker Swing - a feature of this type of whiskey is that it is bottled in domed bottles that work on the principle of "roy-up", that is, they do not turn over. It is believed that Johnnie Walker Swing and the packaging for this whiskey was created specifically for use on ships. The Johnnie Walker Swing contains quite a lot of whiskey from Speyside, as well as varieties from the Highlands and Islay.
• Johnnie Walker Red & Cola is a blend of Red Label whiskey and plain cola. Especially for youth.

Tasting notes and reviews of Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey

Johnnie Walker Red Label has a light golden hue that does not show very long exposure. The aroma is expressive and a little intrusive, peat, smoked meat, a lot of malt, smoke are well felt. The taste is obvious, continues what was felt by the nose. At the end - some flowers and vanilla.

Johnnie Walker: how to distinguish a fake

• Regardless of what you are going to buy, Johnnie Walker Red Label or Johnnie Walker Black Label, it is extremely important to be able to distinguish a fake.
• First of all, you should pay attention to the cover. The lid should not resemble those lids that are screwed on domestic cognacs and vodka. It should be a little puffy, have a convex area in the center. The original Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey has a domed lid that looks like a small barrel, around which is written Johnn Walker & Sons.
• The label of the original Johnnie Walker whiskey is embossed and can be easily felt with your fingers. Of course, the label must be evenly and correctly pasted, you can check compliance with the 24 degree rule.
• On the bottle, right under the main label, there should be a relief and three-dimensional image of a walking man. Moreover, in Johnnie Walker Black Label the image will be simply voluminous and uncolored, and in Johnnie Walker Red Label it will also have a red caftan.
• At the bottom of the bottle there should be an indication of the volume, moreover, it must be in milliliters (750), and not in liters (0.7), as is done in Russia. In addition, the voluminous abbreviation JW should disappear.
• Each bottle is laser engraved on the bottom, front, back or side. The so-called L-code is indicated, as well as the date of bottling.
• All bottles, except for 0.5 liters, come with gift boxes.
• Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve in a volume of 0.5 liters simply does not exist.
• Johnnie Walker Blue Label in a volume of 0.5 liters does not exist. The cork has a golden hue, there is no walking person under the label.

The cost of Johnnie Walker whiskey

The prices below are valid for 0.7 liter bottles.

• Johnnie Walker Red Label - about 1.5-2 thousand rubles per bottle.
• Johnnie Walker Black Label - about 3-4 thousand rubles.
• Johnnie Walker Double Black - about 4-5 thousand rubles.
• Johnnie Walker Green Label - about 5-6 thousand rubles.
• Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve - about 6 thousand rubles.
• Johnnie Walker Platinum Label - 8-9 thousand rubles.
• Johnnie Walker Blue Label - about 15-16 thousand rubles.

Blended Scotch whiskey Johnnie Walker

One of the true legends of Scotland - blended Whiskey Johnnie Walker. This scotch is one of the best-selling in the world, and the reason for this lies not in an attractive price, but, first of all, in a unique taste and aroma.

History of Johnnie Walker Whiskey

As you might guess, which later became world famous, the company was founded by the Scot John (for friends - just Johnny) Walker. He did not dream of any scotch, and all his life he successfully made blends from different varieties of tea in his own grocery store. But his son, Alexander, no less talentedly began to mix whiskey, and, at the beginning of his journey, he preferred only malt varieties. However, the heyday of the company came at a time when both sons of Alexander began to manage the family business. It was George and Alexander Jr. who bought the first distillery in 1893, and in 1909 they changed the names of the main brands to Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label. Branded red and black labels have become a distinctive feature of the company. The popularity of scotch increased at a truly gigantic pace, and by the beginning of the twenties of the last century, whiskey with the Johnnie Walker label was freely sold in more than a hundred countries, which was an unparalleled result.

The Scottish brand is currently owned by Diageo.

Varieties of whiskey Johnnie Walker

The current range consists of five different products.

• Whiskey Johnnie Walker Red Label is the youngest in the line. This is a blend of about 35 varieties, with an average aging period of 3-5 years. A bit harsh, with a slight smoky aftertaste.
• Whiskey Johnnie Walker Black Label belongs to the deluxe blends. The age of the youngest of the 40 varieties included in its composition is 12 years old. The taste is very complex.
• Whiskey Johnnie Walker Green Label is made only from malt varieties.
• Whiskey Johnnie Walker Gold Label has the softest taste in the entire line, with hints of vanilla, walnut and sea.
• Whiskey Johnnie Walker Blue Label consists of 16 very rare varieties. The taste varies from brand to brand, and quite significantly.

Manufacturer: John Walker & Sons

Contact details: Kilmarnock KA3 1HD, Scotland, UK

Type of: Blended
Fortress: 40%
Energy value b: 222 kcal
Color: light red-gold
Smell: fresh with hints of vanilla
Taste: sweetish with a hint of smoky malt.
Storage conditions: +10 to +25°C in conditions, keep away from direct sunlight.

Best before date: Unlimited subject to storage conditions

Whiskey Red Label cost:

Whiskey Red Label price 0.2l - 466 rubles.

Whiskey Red Label price 0.5l - 979 rubles.

Whiskey Red Label price 0.7l - 1347 rubles.

Whiskey Red Label price 1l - 1828 rubles.

Whiskey Red Label price 4.5l - 5200 rubles.

One of the world's most recognizable drinks, the Red Label is made up of forty different whiskeys aged three to five years. The basis of the blend is Cardhu whiskey, which has a honey taste. Johnnie Walker Red Label is the youngest blend in the Johnnie Walker line. The popularity of the drink makes it one of the most counterfeited in the world. When buying, pay attention to the bottle cap - for the original it should be puffy, with a slight bulge in the middle. It should also have the inscription John Walker & Sons. The bottle has a square shape with chamfered corners, and the silhouette of a man with a cane is depicted on its front.

Testing Whiskey Johnny Walker (Red Label)

Benefits of Red Label Whiskey: good value for money

Disadvantages of Red Label Whiskey: not for connoisseurs of expensive drinks

When I bought Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey, I didn't expect to get a premium drink. And so it happened. For such a price - an acceptable, but not impressive drink, such a good overseas moonshine. I wouldn’t call the fragrance soft, but it doesn’t hit the bridge of the nose either. The taste is strong and I would not drink in its pure form. But if you are a fan of all sorts of whiskey-based cocktails, then this is exactly what you need.

Johnnie Walker is often called the king among whiskeys, meaning by this not only the highest quality of the drink, but also recognition. If you conduct a mini-survey among random passers-by on the street, three out of three will name Johnny Walker among the most popular brands of whiskey. Over 200 million bottles of Johnnie Walker are sold worldwide each year.

History reference. John "Johnny" Walker was born in 1805 near the Scottish city of Kilmarnock and from the age of 15 ran a grocery, tea and liquor store. John's son, Alexander, learned the art of tea blending while working for a tea merchant in Glasgow. When Alexander returned to Kilmarnock to take over the family business, he applied his knowledge to blending whiskey. In 1867, the first blend of Old Highland Whiskey appeared, which was later renamed Blacknake Johnnie Walker.

In 1870, Alexander Walker first used square bottles as they fit more in a box and were less likely to break in transit. Alexander Walker also introduced the famous 24-degree slanted label, which made it easy to read the brand name without tilting your head.

The company received a new impetus for development when it passed into the hands of the sons of Alexander - George and Alexander II. In 1909, the Walkers renamed their range of whiskeys and Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label were born. Today, control of the company belongs to the alcohol giant Diageo.

Awards

Johnnie Walker Red Label is one of the most titled varieties, awarded numerous medals at prestigious competitions in the world of alcohol:

• 2013 - Gold medal and victory in the Blended Scotch nomination at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition;
• 2013 and 2014 - Silver Outstanding medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition;
• 2014 - Gold medal at The Scotch Whiskey Masters;
• 2015 - Gold medal at the International Whiskey Competition.

Johnnie Walker Black Label:

• 2013 - Gold Outstanding medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition;

Johnnie Walker Double Black:

• 2013 - Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition;
• 2014 - Silver medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition;
• 2015 - Gold medal at The Scotch Whiskey Masters.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label:

• 2007 - Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition;
• 2013 - Double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition;
• 2014 - Gold medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

1. The famous logo depicting a walking man with a cane and playing around with the surname Walker (translated from English as a walker) appeared almost by accident. The Walker brothers were having lunch with fellow artist Tom Brown, and while waiting for his order, he drew a funny figure on the back of the menu. In 2015, the logo was redesigned: the image of a walking gentleman became more detailed, but the original idea was preserved.
2. One of the connoisseurs of Johnnie Walker Black Label was the English Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. But not everyone knows that the politician even captured his favorite drink on an art canvas and called it "Bottle Neck". The painting adorned the fireplace room in the family estate for many years and only recently went under the hammer at Bonhams auction for a quite decent price for an amateur - 420 thousand dollars.
3. Many true gentlemen enthusiastically met the collaboration between Johnnie Walker and the English shoe brand Oliver Sweeney. The result of this collaboration is the creation of extravagant men's brogues: at first glance, an example of Oxford style, but in the heel of each boot there is a special compartment for a 50-gram Johnnie Walker Red Label. The petite bottle rests on a red suede lining and is clearly visible through a transparent inset on the sole. The backs of the shoes are adorned with the recognizable "J. W.", and this, coupled with the highest quality of shoes, reconciles buyers with a price per pair - £ 279.
4. Indian actor Badruddin Kazi starred in films all his life under the pseudonym Johnny Walker. The director came up with the pseudonym, impressed by how a non-drinking actor brilliantly portrayed a pretty drunk person.
5. The face of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label ad campaign is Oscar-winning actor Jude Law, who starred in two short films called "Gentleman's Bet".
6. Christina Hendricks, the red-haired star of Mad Men, has been a brand ambassador for Red Label and Black Label since 2011.

Types of whiskey Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Red Label 40%

It was this variety that created worldwide fame and financial well-being of the brand. You can add the word “most” to any descriptive epithet without hesitation: recognizable, sold, popular, loved. The blend was created by the company in 1909 from 35 different spirits and has remained a constant bestseller ever since.

The blend harmoniously combines light whiskeys from the East Coast of Scotland and dark "peaty" whiskeys from the West. The character of the drink is determined by its expressive and spicy aroma. Rich and full-bodied taste, complemented by notes of spices, fresh pastries, kumquat. Equally good in pure form and in combination with tonic, cola or fruit juice.

Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Y.O., 43%

With the Johnnie Walker Green Label recipe, master blender Jim Beveridge aimed to create a blend with a flavor not found in any single malt. Jim's vast experience helped decide the balance of Speyside, Highland and Lowland malts and more intense island whiskeys, each aged for a minimum of 15 years in American and European oak casks. The unique Johnnie Walker Green Label fragrance is a sophisticated combination of four key ingredients from Linkwood, Talisker, Caol Ila and Cragganmore.

The individual characteristics of these mature malt whiskeys are perfectly balanced to bring together aromas of crisp grass, fresh fruit, wood smoke, pepper, vanilla and sandalwood. Taste with notes of cereals, coffee beans, chocolate, walnuts. The aftertaste is spicy, with honey sweetness and an oak tint. A recognized expert in the field of spirits, Jim Murray awarded this whiskey with a score of 95 points.

Johnnie Walker Black Label 40%

Black Label is one of the most famous Deluxe Scotch Whiskeys blends in the world, recognized as the benchmark and awarded with many awards. The blend consists of 40 single malts, the youngest of which has been aged for at least 12 years. The aroma contains spices, molasses, notes of orange and white pepper. The taste is balanced, with motifs of cereals, herbal honey, creamy toffee, with a characteristic smokiness.

Johnnie Walker Double Black 40%

Double Black is a new blend in the style of the much-loved Black Label, but with a richer smoky flavor. Blender Jim Beveridge used for him about 40 varieties of whiskey, aged in double-fired barrels. The bouquet is influenced by malts from the west coast and the islands of Scotland, the smell of peat smoke is balanced by hints of apples, pears and citrus fruits. The taste is soft, oily, with a rich malt core, hints of cereals and toffee toffee.

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 40%

A gem in the Johnnie Walker family, created by master blender Jim Beveridge, who personally selected rare 18-year-old malt and grain spirits. The name of the blend was not accidental: the Clynelish single molt, which is part of the composition, is produced on the basis of water from a source in which 200 years ago prospectors washed gold. Traces of the presence of the precious metal in the water are still found today.

Gold Label is creamy smooth, opening with sweet nectar and almond aromas, then transitioning to fresh fruit and velvety honey undertones before giving way to notes of smoke and tannins. Received four prestigious Le Monde Selection Grand Golds and the same number of double gold medals at the San Francisco competition.

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 40%

A premium whiskey inspired by John Walker & Sons' longstanding tradition of making "private blends" for a circle of close friends and business associates, Master Blender Jim Beveridge created. The name Platinum Label emphasizes that this drink is for special occasions and exclusive gifts. Spirits are selected from rare varieties stored in a limited number of barrels.

The aroma contains notes of citruses and almonds. The taste reveals itself gradually: it starts with vanilla sweetness and tangerines, turns into tones of caramel and maraschino cherries, and towards the finish it acquires a tart shade of sandalwood, cinnamon and barely audible smoke. Awarded a gold medal at The Scotch Whiskey Masters in 2015.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label 40%

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the brand's unsurpassed masterpiece, an extraordinary whiskey for exceptional occasions. This is an exquisite blend of 16 exclusive Scottish whiskeys, some of which are 60 years old. Only one in every ten thousand barrels has the quality, character and aroma to be worthy of being used in a Blue Label blend. The volume of release is limited, each bottle is marked with an individual number.

Johnnie Walker's blue label is reminiscent of Old Highland Walker, a wonderful blend created in 1867 by Johnnie Walker's son, Alexander. Blue Label has a surprisingly smooth taste, with hints of honey herbs, marzipan and smoke, the aftertaste adds honey and dried fruits to this mix. Blue Label has won numerous awards, including six Le Monde Grand Golds and three double golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The famous Scottish entrepreneur was engaged in the production of tea all his life. The business was quite successful, and the company is famous all over the world. After the death of John Walker, his life's work was continued by his descendants. Just started to release ... whiskey. Today, the annual production exceeds 130 million bottles.

The idea pays off

By early 1867, the company was developing a new whiskey blend for Johnny Walker. They named it Old Highland. The resulting drink was to the taste and instantly became famous. Johnny Walker's grandchildren bought their first distillery in 1893. It was the Kardu farm. The enterprise began to gain momentum powerfully, and production rose to a higher level of quality.

By the end of 1908, the distillery owners decided to replace their two popular Very Special Old Highland Whiskeys and the slightly less popular Extra Special Old Highland Whiskeys.

And since the end of the winter of 1909, it appears in the Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label stores. The last and today quite famous drink. He has a very powerful mix of blended scotch: more than 40 varieties of first-class whiskey. The drink is aged in special containers for 12-15 years. As a result, a scotch tape with a delicate taste and a soft, mysterious fruity-chocolate-vanilla smell appears, which, volatilizing, leaves behind a transparent smoke shade. Both adhesive tapes by 1920 were wildly popular and were sold in stores in more than 120 countries.

Another amazing drink from the Johnnie Walker company is Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whiskey. It is impossible to find bottles with a similar taste. The blend for whiskey with a blue sticker was made up of 16 different alcohols at the place of production, which have different tastes, smells and ages. Usually it is 22-25 years old. This gives the drink originality and originality.

The permanent leader of the distillery "Johnny Walker"

But the best that was released by the company is Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch. This drink is much younger than the others, but the bottle with the red label of this distillery is known to fans of hard alcohol and is one of the best-selling in the world.

Blend for whiskey "Johnny Walker Red Label" was made up of 35 varietal scotch with a noble aging of at least five years. The base of the mixture is scotch tape with subtle honey tones - Cardhu. Thanks to this, the drink has a subtle honey aftertaste and subtle notes of smoke and peat. Gourmets believe that this fragrance is the trademark of the Johnny Walker distillery.

The taste of the drink seems aggressive and rather sharp. These qualities are influenced by the youth of whiskey.

In branded stores around the world, in addition to the standard bottle of Red Label, you can buy a five-liter bottle of Johnny Walker Red Label whiskey. The price is in the range of 6000-8000 rubles.

Specialist Notes

Ideally, "Johnny Walker Red Label" has rich ginger shades. When rays of light hit the glass, reddish reflections “walk” on the drink.

The nose feels a slight ozone freshness with an admixture of zest of various citruses. The aftertaste of the smell is lemongrass.

The taste of the drink is silky, slightly enveloping the upper palate and tongue. Thanks to the oak barrels in which it is aged, it has a tart taste and a bright oak flavor.

Bright taste and deep aroma make it possible to use "Red Label" as the basis for cocktails. This whiskey is ideally "friends" with apple juice, Coca-Cola, cherry juice, tonic water and smoked snacks. In cocktails in a ratio of one to one, it will be a great addition to fried meat or fish.

Fans of pure red label whiskey are recommended by sommeliers to have a cigar for aftertaste. The perfect combination.

In our country, the "Johnny Walker Red Label" 0.7 price is 1500-2500 rubles.

Whiskey can not be drunk in one gulp. Only in small sips and observing the special Scottish law of drinking whiskey. It says: in order to fully experience the taste and aroma of whiskey, be sure to follow the "rule of four S":

• Sight (admire) - before the first sip, play a drink in a glass, catch a ray of light.
• Smell (inhale) - "taste" the smell of whiskey.
• Swish (savor) - take the first test sip.
• Splash (dilute) - add ice, juice or water in order for the drink to open.

And further. Whiskey from "Johnny Walker" with a red label categorically does not accept cakes, pastries, sweets and other sweets.

Why "Johnny Walker Red Label"

Most whiskey aficionados consider Red Label to be the perfect value for money. The most striking feature of this whiskey is the absence of a hangover.

Men's advice: drink Johnny Walker whiskey with a red label from glasses shaped like a tulip. The best temperature for this whiskey is 20̊ C. But sommeliers recommend adding a lot of ice cubes. This slightly reduces the aggressiveness and allows a deeper sense of the bouquet of the Johnny Walker Red Label fragrance.

The first sip gives a spicy-honey delight. It cheers you up, and fatigue melts away... The aftertaste leaves the smell of fruit covered with smoke, and a light oak tint. If ice is not added, then smoky tones are much brighter.

Women's point of view

Ladies love this whiskey for the smell. It doesn't smell of alcohol at all. Yes, the smell is slightly harsh, but it's whiskey!

The taste is slightly bitter. This is due to the fact that the blend for Red Label consists mainly of grain alcohols. The non-use of malt spirits indicates the almost complete absence of the natural sweetness of the drink. Therefore, ladies prefer cocktails with "Johnny Walker Red Label", the price of which (the smallest bottle - 0.2 liters) ranges from 600-800 rubles.

The structure of the drink is oily, the color scheme is saturated. It is very pleasant to watch him in a glass.

post scriptum

The popularity of this whiskey from Johnny Walker is so high (according to statistics, 5 bottles are sold in the world every second!), That it has become the most counterfeit scotch on the planet.

The manufacturer recommends that the buyer always pay attention to the cap. In the original, it is slightly swollen with a small bulge in the center. After recent changes, the collar of the cap is wider. Now it covers a significant part of the neck. On the cap must be the inscription John Walker & Sons, printed clearly.

The rectangular shape of the bottle has beveled corners. The company's designers believe that this gives the bottle "masculinity and muscularity." Below, on the front side of the bottle, there is a clearly traced silhouette of a man walking with a cane.

Below it is a ribbon with gold medals won at various competitions and tastings.