John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old
Johnnie Walker John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old
8.7/10 (34 votes)
A blended Scotch Whisky elevated in texture, form, flavor, and history.
Johnnie Walker is one of the most recognized Whisky names in the World. The brand was established in 1860 by John "Johnnie" Walker, when he started blending Whiskies from his grocery shop in Ayrshire, Scotland. During the Victorian Era, success came when his son Alexander exported around the British Empire, establishing the Whisky early as one of the first truly global brands. Today, Johnnie Walker's famous square-shaped bottle — with the label set at a jaunty 24 degrees — is THE most popular blended Whisky in the world, selling more than 130 million bottles per year in nearly every country on the planet across a wide range of ages, special editions, and finishes.
Johnnie Walker has had a long line fo Master Distillers descended from the original John Walker himself. Alexander Walker II was his grandson. And in 1920, King George V knighted him for his Whisky-making service to a grateful nation… true story. John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old was inspired by Sir Alexander's hand-written notes on the art of crafting a truly premium blend. So here are the specs… John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old is made from a blend of rare Scotch Whisky casks sequestered away in the deep warehouses of Johnnie Walker. All of them are a minimum of twenty-one years-old. And that's probably all you need to know.
What does John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
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Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Amber Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aromas are rich from the start with notes of spiced apple croissants, warm oak, and chrysanthemums.
The palate jumps toward orange and lemon zest with fresh herbs, butterscotch, and pipe tobacco, and sultanas.
The finish is long with a surprising hint of peat on the back palate.
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Member Reviews and Ratings of John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old
guest, Aug 15, 2020
A superb whisky. Starts with intense smoky vanilla (think Uganda or Mexico - smoky, not fruity), mild honey and oak/old furniture. Smooth - no heat/burn from the alcohol. Finish turns to gingerbread and dried citrus. All around delicious.
Gordon, Jun 4, 2020
Smoooth. Almost no alcohol burn to allow flavors through
Dipal, Apr 27, 2020
Not huge on scotch but really smooth and great flavor
Jeremy, Mar 30, 2020
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