Constructed by Master Blender Jim Beveridge, the final blend drew on over 100 casks of mature single grain Scotch whiskies. Some of the casks used were made at now silent distilleries, making them incredibly rare. As a result, the 2016 Edition has been limited to only 8,888 individually numbered decanters, each retailing for $977.
Its name nods to the aromatic layers of honey sweetness in the whisky; the result of using single grain Scotch whiskies and Highland single malt whisky in the blend. The Master Blender interweaved each layer of flavour from the number of whiskies one by one for complexity and texture and then laid the final expression down for several months to mature.
Gui Escolme, Global Brand Director for Johnnie Walker said of the expression, “The John Walker & Sons Private Collection 2016 Edition epitomises what our blenders can achieve through access to the greatest reserves of whiskies, incredible skill, and attention to detail in the making. The fine honey notes highlight a precision and lightness of touch to integrate beautifully the many facets of flavour – a worthy addition to this acclaimed series.”
On the nose, this whisky has vibrant, fragrant, honeyed notes from the mature single grain Scotch whiskies. Upon sipping, the texture is incredibly soft and creamy. The first grain whisky character to appear is the blend of heady, aromatic, honey sweetness. As these myriad flavours swirl around the palate, the American oak fudge and vanilla notes of the second grain marrying emerge to balance and bring depth. As the layers are revealed further, the soft, warm fruits associated with the Highland single malt Scotch whisky come through as pears and apple skins, with a background echo of estery sweetness through to the finish.
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