Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection The Gold Route

I genuinely believe this is a good drink, but it doesn't warrant a $105 price tag. For seventy dollars, it would have been a good value. Bottled at 40% ABV, amber color. The nose is very good. 4 very noticeable notes: Cocoa, Wedding Cake with Raisins, Tobacco leaf, and perfumed smoke. The palate is a little simple. Very similar to the nose: tobacco, cocoa butter, oak, and crackers. The finish is medium-long with bonfire notes and ashes. Overall, I rate this drink 88/100; it's pleasant and interesting, but you can get much more for the money.

It's Johnnie Walker. It's adequate. Not exceptional and certainly not worth the price, but a pleasant, mild whisky. Imagine Johnnie Black with slightly more refinement and a hint of tropical, fruity character. Smoke, mango, papaya, pretzels, pepper. More of a talking point than a whisky I'd be eager to drink.

Consider it a less expensive version of Blue Label, costing half as much. The most harmonious and intricate blended scotch I've encountered within its price range. Lacks any heat or harsh tannic finish - remarkably smooth. Ideal for sipping straight.

I'm not fond of the aroma. After an initial burn, I experience a smoother character with mild peat. I diluted it with a little ice.

Light, smooth, fruity, finishing with floral notes and honey.

Similar to the green label, but with more subtle notes.