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22nd December 2014 |
Johnnie
Walker XR 21 Year Old, a review by
Murray Cohen.
 The
Johnnie Walker XR 21 year old is an
exclusive blend which was inspired by
the handwritten notes of Sir Alexander
Walker, the grandson of founder Johnnie
Walker. The blend was created in honour
of Sir Alexander Walker's knighthood in
1920 which he received for his noble
conduct whilst fulfilling his duty to
King and country.
The Johnnie Walker XR 21 year old blend
contains whiskies sourced from the
private 'reserves' of the Johnnie Walker
Master Blender, including some very rare
and highly sought after single malt
whisky from the Brora distillery which
closed back in March 1983.
Murray
Cohen commented: "The Johnnie Walker XR
21 year old flaunts a maturity and
balance that is both alluring and
appealing from nose to finish. One can
detect some really aged single malts in
this expression. The nose is quite
dramatic in its intensity, the palate a
true indication of its maturity and the
finish, a testament to its consistency
and impact." You can read Murray's
review below.
The Johnnie Walker
XR 21 year old is now available from
The Whisky Exchange
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Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old Review
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Review submitted by Murray Cohen, Order
of the Companions of the Quaich Canada
and our very own
Scotch Malt Whisky Forum member,
Quaich1.
Murray Cohen's Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Orange Amber.
Body:
Full.
Nose: Sweet peach fuzz at once
followed by orange zest emulsified in
mild spice. A cross between pungent
summer flowers and ripened papaya fill
the senses. Citrus heaven melds with
pistachio hazelnut nougat. Bulrushes
dipped in caramel arrive in a coach of
maple syrup and honey. The caboose
arrives with rum and raisin ice cream,
dried apples and vanilla bean
explosions.
Taste: Honey and smoke wrapped in soothing spice. Dark
fruit emerges. A field of tobacco leaves
wafts its splendor. Dark plums and
apricots collide in a delectable hybrid.
Australian black licorice erupts on the
palate. A chorus of peat notes play out
of the shadows.
Finish:
A long finish is fuelled by the dark
fruit and baked apple compote. The
licorice-anise threads continue to
sprout flavor tentacles. There is a
“thickness” of flavors that soothes and
satisfies.
Comments:
The JW XR21 flaunts a maturity and
balance that is both alluring and
appealing from nose to finish. One can
detect some really aged single malts in
this expression. The nose is quite
dramatic in its intensity, the palate a
true indication of its maturity and the
finish, a testament to its consistency
and impact.
Score:
94.5
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