Why does Johnie Walker Double Black Label get so much hate?

[vaio_v]

I am not very very experienced in whiskies but I have some knowledge, and yesterday I bought myself a bottle of JW DB. I had a really great time sipping this and was actualy amazed by it, given its very negative reviews on various blogs and videos. I enjoyed its deep and intense smokey/peat character and was brave enough to compare it to some single malts. For me, its a very premium blend both in taste and price (😂), and actualy liked more that Black label, which unfortunately I do not own but have tried it numerous times in bars.

Have you guys tried it? What did you think about it?
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[ralfy legend]

Wow your brave to put this out there hehehe, but hey here's my thoughts as you started it, I totally enjoyed it to be honest, the smoke is there but it's well balanced by some good fruit notes that I also got in the 12, I think the price is too high but I never buy it at £40 and wait for it's £28 price tag which I believe it's been that in asda for a good month.

[ralfy legend]

Wow your brave to put this out there hehehe, but hey here's my thoughts as you started it, I totally enjoyed it to be honest, the smoke is there but it's well balanced by some good fruit notes that I also got in the 12, I think the price is too high but I never buy it at £40 and wait for it's £28 price tag which I believe it's been that in asda for a good month.

[vaio_v]

Hello and thanks for the reply! Well, I would never ever pay 40£ for a blend... I currently live in Greece and bought my DB for around 30£ which I found justifiable. I may even buy a second bottle!

Any ideas on what malts are in there?
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[ralfy legend]

Talisker for sure I'd say but other people will tell you more than i

[Kray]

Personally I think the Johnnie Walker 12 Black Label and Double Black are superb blends for you money, I always pick up some when I see it on offer. I believe Diageo's Talisker and Caol Ila distilleries make a contribution to both of these amongst many offer single malts and probably North British grain.

[lincoln imp]

I also agree with the comments here, not sure about worth £40 but £30 yes,worth trying for sure.
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