Color: Rose gold. Nose: Rich and fruity, with cherries and cranberries complemented by ripe vanilla beans. Subtle sweet citrus (resembling oranges) and wildflowers are also present. Palate: A waxy texture saturated with more vanilla and the persistent mandarin orange flavor. Balanced sweetness meets a floral character. Finish: Lingering and calm, though perhaps a bit lacking in substance. Fundamentally simple and starchy, evoking waffles. With water: The nose becomes vibrant with apple pie and lemon squares, remaining the highlight. The palate unexpectedly yields some fruit and floral notes for a mild, buttery sweetness. The finish diminishes further, suggesting complexity could be revealed with water, but at this strength, one might fear diluting it too much.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas
4.25 Very good
Whiskey Scotch Scotland No age statement 43.8% ABV
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Featured in this bottling is Port Dundas, a Glasgow-based grain distillery that operated from 1811 to 2010 and is now closed. Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker and her team chose whiskies from Port Dundas, including those aged in second-fill American oak and first-fill highly charred American oak. Whiskies from Cambus and Brora, also former "ghost" distilleries, are included, along with spirits from five active distilleries: Cameronbridge, Glenkinchie, Clynelish, Dailuaine, and Auchroisk. Johnnie Walker has commissioned AI artist & photographer Ivona Tau to create 75 unique NFTs to accompany each bottle purchased through BlockBar.com. These limited edition NFT sets became available on September 9, 2022, with standard bottles following in October 2022.
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