Johnnie Walker Double Black

Johnnie Walker (Diageo) — Double Black
Founded in 1820 by John Walker in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Johnnie Walker is the world's most recognized blended whisky house: the square bottle (1860), slanted label, and the Striding Man emblem. Its expertise lies in blending malts and grains from different regions to achieve consistent and complex profiles.

Blending Philosophy
The team of Master Blenders selects casks based on character (not just age), combining whiskies from Speyside and the Lowlands with smokier malts from the West Coast and islands. The goal: a balance between sweetness, spice, smoke, and a silky texture.

What sets Double Black apart
It was born as a more intense and smoky interpretation of Black Label. It increases the proportion of peated malts (maritime influence) and uses more toasted/recharred casks, accentuating notes of smoke, vanilla, oak, and ripe fruit. It does not state its age: the sensory profile takes precedence over the number.

Positioning
Designed for JW style lovers looking for more peat and wood without losing the house's approachability. Versatile for sipping neat, with a few drops of water, or with a large glass of ice; it also works in simple highballs when you want a smoky and elegant sip.

Store red wines horizontally in a cool, dark place, while white and sparkling wines are best kept in the refrigerator. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.