Elegant and floral — honeysuckle, beeswax, rose water, orchard fruits, marzipan, subtle smoke — sophisticated
Orange marmalade, sweet peach, gentle peat, nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel, toasted cereal — the 18 component whiskies in harmony
Medium — bittersweet citrus, toffee, lingering light smoke — the 40% limiting what could be extraordinary
Johnnie Walker 18 — premium blend, up to 18 components all aged 18+ years. Double Gold SF 2023. Words of Whisky: 8.2/10.
Floral honeysuckle nose. Peach and marmalade palate. Medium citrus and toffee finish. Elegant, limited by 40%.
JW 18 earns a 7.5 — quality components let down by 40% ABV. At £60, reasonable for 18 years. The blending craft is genuine; the bottling strength is conservative.
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