Hi Wlad. Yes, I've tried old JW Red Label. I think it was early 1980s, possibly 1970s. My experience was similar to yours: a soft mouthfeel, good maltiness, and some gentle smoke. I think the current Red Label has ultra-young grain in it with Caol Ila trying to disguise this: it doesn't work. I also have a sample of 1980s Black Label which one day I'll test against the current one.
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Thanks for your opinion... I'm about to find some old bottle of JW Black Label... Cheers
@petertilsley3015
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Am a big single malt fan but also have always had a big soft spot for Johnnie Black. A couple of years ago I was lucky to purchase two bottles of circa early 1970's Black. I experianced exactly what you have. Like chalk & cheese.....the early one is so superior in everyway. More flavour, bigger, bolder, little bit more smoky? better mouth feel, longer taste, seems to have more malt in the mix....cant say for sure but thats how it tastes. Just goes to show how companies like Diageo have dumbed whisky down. Real interesting review. Cheers Pete from NZ
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I have tried aslo Bell's from early 80's also completely different whisky... Recent bottlings of Blended Scotch not even close to old one's.... Thank for comment Pete.... Cheers
@Collwila
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I have just finished watching of a podcast that Charles McLean did. He was asked what was his favourite tipple and he said Johnie Walker black label. I know it's not Red label but it shows that blended whisky should not be taken lightly
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Thanks Bill... Black Label was a great Whisky back in the days... I'm about to buy one at auction.... Cheers Buddy
@lightplays2181
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Old release much better . I try White horse 1960 y. and 2016 y. Old release is very good but yung is bad.
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I do have White Horse from 1990... Haven't opened yet... Thanks for opinion.... Cheers
@saabman
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Ffs 40% is 40% and will get you asleep on the stairs the same as a 40% cheap bottle and same as an expensive one...
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