{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-blue-label-ghost-and-rare-edition-set-of-5-bottles-75cl","title":"JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL GHOST AND RARE EDITION set of 5 bottles 75CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eJOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL GHOST AND RARE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnnie 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon tasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Apple, pear, figs, vanilla, caramel, fresh flowers, and hints of dried fruit, such as apricots or pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Smooth, creamy texture with notes of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, ripe banana, rich caramel, and honeyed cereal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Lingering and smooth with notes of dried oak, vanilla, light banana, and a subtle warmth or spice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoothness and elegance: The blends are generally described as smooth, elegant, and balanced, without the harshness or strong peaty notes found in some standard blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex and layered: The tasting experience is described as evolving, with complex layers of flavor that develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh price point: Due to the use of rare whiskies, the series is considered a luxury product with a high price point. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"my store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45260850921645,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/8213\/9309\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e4274492-bee6-4b58-8ac9-f1faa472b3c2.png?v=1763373424","url":"https:\/\/shopwhiskeyhunter.com\/products\/johnnie-walker-blue-label-ghost-and-rare-edition-set-of-5-bottles-75cl","provider":"Whiskey Hunter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}