Johnnie Walker Rye Cask Finish

Johnnie Walker, the number one Scotch whisky in the world, recently introduced a new expression – Rye Cask Finish.

Rye Cask Finish is a 10-year-old, chill-filtered blended Scotch whisky and has already picked up gold at The International Spirits Challenge 2016 and silver at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender, Jim Beveridge, used whiskies matured for at least ten years in first-fill American Oak casks and finished the Scotch in ex-rye whisky casks to create the expression, resulting in a complex new whisky that has rich layers of flavour, starting with creamy vanilla notes and transitioning to a more spicy finish.

“From the early days when John Walker first blended whiskies in 1820 to the unique blends created today, Johnnie Walker has always thrived on experimentation. I believe that whisky is ever evolving and experimental in nature, and I am pleased to present the first rye cask finished blended Scotch whisky,” Jim Beveridge said.

“Johnnie Walker Select Casks is a unique style of Scotch that blends the flavour characteristics of bourbon and rye with some of the classic signature notes and smoothness of Johnnie Walker.”

Jim Beveridge crafted this distinguished blend to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in classic cocktails, such as an Old Fashioned. It is bottled at a higher proof than the other marques in the Johnnie Walker portfolio, in order to provide a more distinctive character when used in traditional cocktails.

Distributor: Diageo Australia
RRP: $70

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