Some whisky devotees will scoff at the idea of chilling your Scotch and diluting it with melting ice. But for people just getting into whisky, ice can be very beneficial. Cooling a drink depresses dominant alcohol flavors and aromas, making the drink more accessible.
Is Johnnie Walker a sipping whiskey?
Johnnie Walker Gold, a blend of 15 whiskies, is the ideal smooth whisky to sip slowly in the evening, preferably in a tuxedo. Each of the whiskies used in the blend is at least 18 years old and it's perfect for drinking straight with just a little water or ice.
What do you mix Johnnie Walker with?
Another classic cocktail with a base that should be swapped for whisky is the Lemon Drop. Its recipe will stay roughly the same, but instead of using vodka, mix Johnnie Walker Black Label with lemon juice, an orange liqueur such as triple sec, and store-bought (or homemade!) sweet and sour to create your Lemon Drop.
Can you mix Johnnie Walker with juice?
A great way to lengthen Johnnie Walker Red Label, the zesty, citrus tang of orange juice picks out subtle fruity flavours in the whisky in this simple drink.
What goes with Johnnie Walker Red Label?
- Get a tall glass and fill it with ice.
- Put in 50 ml of Red Label.
- Add 50 ml of ginger ale.
- Put in 50 ml of cranberry juice, and stir a bit.
- Garnish the drink with a wedge of lime.
How is Johnnie Walker best served?
The simplest way to enjoy your whisky is neat, cleansing your palate with cool water between sips. Some people also add a few drops of water to their whisky, which can open up the flavors as the liquids combine. Experiment to see what works for you, but go slowly. Don't add too much water at once.
Does Johnnie Walker distill their own whiskey?
Type Scotch whisky
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Website johnniewalker.com
What is Johnnie Walker Red made from?
Johnnie Walker Red Label is crackling with spice and bursting with vibrant, smoky flavours. It's a blend that combines light whiskies from Scotland's East Coast and more peaty whiskies from the West, creating an extraordinary depth of flavour.
How is Johnnie Walker Black made?
Every whisky in the Johnnie Walker Black Label signature blend is aged a minimum of 12 years. The scotch is produced by a team of 12 blenders. The team leader, Jim Beveridge, is a Master Blender, and there are only—you guessed it—12 Master Blenders in the entire world.