Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Centenary

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old – The Centenary Blend is the original age-stated Gold Label and a discontinued blended Scotch whisky created from the blending notes associated with Alexander Walker II. The expression was introduced in the 1990s and took its name from a blend originally conceived to commemorate 100 years of the John Walker business.

Every whisky in the blend was matured for at least 18 years, producing a richer and more mature style than the later non-age-stated Gold Label Reserve. Period bottles of The Centenary Blend are documented in several formats, including 750ml at 43% ABV and 70cl at 40% ABV, so the exact specification should follow the individual bottle label. This is the 750ml 43% bottling.

The Centenary Blend combines honeyed fruit, vanilla and creamy toffee with dried fruit, gentle oak, spice and restrained smoke. Its 18-year age statement, original Gold Label presentation and discontinued status distinguish it clearly from today's Gold Label Reserve, making it particularly appealing to collectors of older Johnnie Walker releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, vanilla and ripe orchard fruit with creamy toffee, dried fruit and gentle oak.

Palate: Rich and smooth with caramel, honeyed malt and dried fruit, developing vanilla, nuts, warming spice and subtle smoke.

Finish: Long and rounded with lingering honey, soft fruit, oak spice and delicate smoke.