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The World’s Best Blend: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve: Tasting & Food Pairing Review
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Күн бұрынWELCOME BACK TO THE WHISKY COUCH
With GUSTAV MULLER as your host
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THIS PAST WEEK THE WORLD’S BEST BLENDED WHISKY AWARD AT THE WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS CEREMONY WENT TO
JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE
THE DISTILLERY
The Johnnie Walker brand was founded in 1820 in a grocery store. Today it is owned by Diageo.
THIS WHISKY
NAS Blended Whisky from Johnnie Walker
First bottled in 1920
Contains several single malts and grain whiskies but the core of this whisky is Clynelish single malt
ABV 43%
COLOUR
Old gold
NOSE
Light smoke, vanilla fudge, honeyed cereal, sweet fruits, raisins, citrus peel
TASTE
Creamy, smooth, sweet, vanilla fudge, corn sweetness, light smoke, sweet fruits, apple, raisins, honey, malty, pastry, cereal
FINISH
medium finish, light smoke, fudge candy, dried fruit, oaky spice, orange peel
WITH WATER:
Nose: more grain sweet notes
Taste: more apple
SUMMARY: refined, light and superbly balanced
COMMENT: my no 1 in the Johnnie Walker range is still the Green Label
PRICE: … $60 … £40 … R600 (South Africa)
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
Salted caramel OR white chocolate OR creamy soup OR baked cheesecake OR Snowball whisper (white chocolate with malted honeycomb center)
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@babydavey2782 Жыл бұрын
We miss you mate
@JasonWhiskyWise 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Gustav & congratulations on 500 Subscribers and I agree as it didnt stand out to me however it's a good blend. Slainte buddy!
@jacquesradyn6522 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review, Gustav. Hierdie is sekerlik een van die swakker Johnnie Walkers op die mark op die oomblik, net na die Red Label in my opinie. Hoe dit beste blend in die wereld gewen het weet geen mens. Sal dit nie maklik in my bar sien nie.
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
Dit was 'n verrassing hoor!
@nickwoodward1511 3 жыл бұрын
I like it but actually prefer green. As a budget gentle blend, monkey shoulder is pretty good too.
@user-oh9gm3he1k 6 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you very much. I tried both Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and Black label. I like Black label much more than Gold Label. And for me Gold Label Reserve is not near justifying the much higher price. And also I noticed that the flavor of this whiskey becomes barely perceptible in a short period of time, say 15 minutes.
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, and thanks for watching! Cheers!
@ronaldtheriot 2 жыл бұрын
I was pleasd with this, when I tried it.
@foodquig 6 жыл бұрын
I found it to be weak and disappointing... The version I had was bottled at 40% ABV and it cost about $100 CAD. I imagine it would be more to my liking at 43 or 46 % ABV. The Green costs $75 and is much better... I even found the black to be better than this Gold Label. I'm convinced that this Gold Label Reserve is another one of those Johnnie Walker whiskies for people who are not whisky drinkers...
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
foodquig good point Quig. The black label is very enjoyable.
@ericgilbert8114 6 жыл бұрын
Love the 18yo Gold Label. I always thought it was discontinued because Brora stocks got to old.
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
You are right. We don't get the 18yo any more, only the Gold Label Reserve. The one I briefly showed in the video is one that I got long ago when they were still available. Cheers eric!
@TheWaveSon 3 жыл бұрын
@@thewhiskycouch7886 They have another blend that is 18 yo with golden label called "Ultimate 18 " is this one like the old gold or is it replacing the "platinum"?
@ilandruet9386 6 жыл бұрын
This one is a nice blend, but with the Green Label being sold for the same price here in France (45 euros).. Well, a real no brainer when you have to choose between both!
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
Oh, absolutely! thanks for watching Ilan. Slainte!
@ianholmes6078 6 жыл бұрын
I suppose the judges were basing their judgement on the 'nicest' whisky, not the most 'interesting'. I had the opportunity to blind taste the Blue Label Ghosts and Rare; it was reasonably complex, but not a standout at $525 CDN. The Green Label is my favorite of the few I have had so far, and is very well priced here in snowy Alberta!
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
Ian Holmes yep Green Label is tops. Thanks for tuning in Ian!
@travish894 5 жыл бұрын
I also enjoy the green the best.
@dkdc3810 6 жыл бұрын
Good review. All the ones found in Texas are mostly 40% ABV. For that reason I wasn't impressed with it to be the 2018 blended whisky winner. Still at good price though.
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
You're right it is very decently priced even here in SA.
@rafaristyrafaristy771 Жыл бұрын
How much
@TheWaveSon 3 жыл бұрын
Naah.. the Platinum is much better...
@SaltyCuban 3 жыл бұрын
This Golden Label Reserve for me is way overpriced. It’s a bit better than the 18 imo. It is a $45 blend at best. The nose is pleasant enough. It is white sugar sweet and has a gentle creamy mouthwatering feel to it with a slight smokiness. That being said. It has a bitterness to it that overpowers the overall taste. Also a very short finish. Not worth the $65-70. Even at $45 I would not buy it. I’d prefer glenlivet 12, or the founders reserve. I’d prefer Johnny walker black and green, Glenmorangie 10. I could go on.
@AlfiDanist 3 жыл бұрын
Apa itu ukuran 1 liter..?
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