Johnnie Walker Double Black

superb taste

Given the emphasis on Islay malts and smoke compared to the standard Black Label it's just as I expected it to be. Although there is no age statement and the malts are blended with grain, with the timing of this being introduced and the Green Label being discontinued, I figure it's a replacement and no doubt cheaper to produce. I must say I still enjoyed it though, it's a good quality and flavoursome blend.

Rather unremarkable on the nose and an overwhelming taste of dark chocolate on the palate. Long satisfying finish. Certainly very drinkable and the smokiness gives it some character that other blends lack. Decent for what it is but about a tenth as good as a Talisker 10.

Double Black is a great whisky. When I first opened the bottle the smoky notes were so prominent that they completely overshadowed others flavours. A few months later, the whisky oxidised a bit and only then the other flavours made their presence noticable. Diageo did really good job with this one, they pumped up the smoke but increased the sweetness too making it truely Double Black while compared to their older brother JW Black. I am converted!

Nectar

At the Whisky Show, in The Diageo corner, I made sure I started with The 3 Walkers before moving on to the special releases - The Lagavulin 12 etc. The JW Platinum, Gold and this...all excellent. But the way the Caol Ila and ( I Presume) Talisker float gently onto the palate on this one is masterful - my fave of the three. Jason;s review sounds more like the CI 25 I later tried! the DB wasn;t so dramatic for me! It's The subtelty of The smoke I Love...

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I always go for single malt. I have for the last 30 years. I tasted Double Black tonight and was so impressed that I found this site to see if anyone else agrees. Apparantly I'm not alone on this. Always great to find another malt that's so smooth.

Excellent whisky

it's like drinking a smoky hot fire, my favourite whisky

this is currently my favourite whisky to drink, absolutely superb with a sweet aftertaste

"Nose": Sophisticated, subtle. Sweet. Seaweed, iodine and fishing nets drying in the afternoon sun. Pinewood fires. "Palate": Smooth Lapsang souchong tea, sweet Ceylon black teas, pine needles and a smoking camp-fire at dusk. "Finish": Islay finish of wood smoke, Atlantic ocean salt, gingery green seaweed, and a subtle sherry warmth spreading across the chest. A feeling of heat and safety envelopes you. Great length of flavors on the finish.

Outstanding, had some last night, usually for a blend I shall go for Black Bottle, and that is great for its price, but this add's another layer of sophistication. You can really taste the Coal Ila in this.

The original Black Label is so good that this doesn't really achieve anything. It's perfectly drinkable and enjoyable, but somehow feels a bit pointless when you're so familiar with the original.

I have been enjoying Scotch Whisky for many years, and normally stick to Single Malt. But on my 76th birthday my Son bought me a bottle of Johnie Walker double black label. Yes! the smokey flavour is there, along with a subtle taste of Scotland; Sip it to enjoy -not gulp!