JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL GHOST AND RARE EDITION set of 5 bottles 75CL

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL GHOST AND RARE 

Johnnie Walker Ghost and Rare reviews describe the series as an elegant, smooth, and complex blend focused on high-quality whiskies from now-closed distilleries ("ghost" whiskies), which results in a richer, more nuanced flavor profile than standard Blue Label. Reviews highlight notes of fruit (apples, bananas, apricots), caramel, vanilla, and spice, with some versions featuring a gentle salinity or a lack of heavy peat smoke, though some older, rarer versions like Brora might have a subtle Islay character. The series is considered a premium, artful blend, ideal for special occasions and appreciated for its depth and balance, with some reviewers considering it superior to the standard Blue Label. 

Common tasting notes

Nose: Apple, pear, figs, vanilla, caramel, fresh flowers, and hints of dried fruit, such as apricots or pineapple.

Palate: Smooth, creamy texture with notes of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, ripe banana, rich caramel, and honeyed cereal.

Finish: Lingering and smooth with notes of dried oak, vanilla, light banana, and a subtle warmth or spice. 

Key characteristics

Smoothness and elegance: The blends are generally described as smooth, elegant, and balanced, without the harshness or strong peaty notes found in some standard blends.

Lack of peat: Unlike standard Blue Label or some other blends that can have a peaty element, the Ghost and Rare series typically has a subdued or absent peat profile, with the character coming from the rare ghost whiskies.

Complex and layered: The tasting experience is described as evolving, with complex layers of flavor that develop over time.

Limited editions: The "Ghost and Rare" series is a limited, annual release that features a specific closed distillery, with previous releases focusing on Port Ellen (2018), Glenury Royal (2019), and Pittyvaich (2021).

High price point: Due to the use of rare whiskies, the series is considered a luxury product with a high price point.