Yes, I am writing in Gold colour because I am reviewing Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old. Some may be aware that there is a new replacement for the 18 Year Old Gold Label in the form of a Gold Label Reserve. The Reserve is a no-age-statement whisky that is intended to be the same as 18 Year old. I haven't tried the new "Reserve" but have heard it is very similar to the 18 year old. Anyway, if you prefer an age-statement there are still bottles left if you scrounge around for them.
Speaking of remaining bottles, lets talk about how this 18 Year Old tastes. I am doing something a little different this time - I am doing this tasting with the whisky having been frozen. If you read the Johnnie Walker materials, they actually recommend freezing Gold Label so I thought, being an engineer, I should follow the instructions.
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| Click picture to enlarge - mmmm, frozen. |
Colour: pale amber
Nose: vanilla and marzipan like the guts of an almond croissant.
Palate: honey. Sweet and has a few confections (pastries) mixed together. Easy-to-drink with a very nice and smooth mouth feel. No rough edges here at all. I get manuka honey and creamy confections and more marzipan.
Finish: short (finishes at Adam's apple) and pretty crisp.
Comments: What a great selection to enjoy on a hot summer day, especially after dinner. This is easy-drinking and dessert-like. Definitely would make a good conclusion to a summer meal on a hot-day and, from my experience sharing this, it is a real crowd-pleaser on such occasions.
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