The entry-level blend in this range should never be overlooked. Sweet grain, honey, peanut brittle, vanilla cream, dried apple, and a green herbal note that suggests a higher grain content than other Johnnie Walker expressions. The palate has a thick, creamy mouthfeel, with vanilla, honey, peanut, and light spices, adding mandarin, green apple, and creamed coconut. Worth revisiting for an everyday pour as well as mixing.
89 points, Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (Spring 2026)