Just got back from the liquor store...how much Johnny walker is there? & whats the difference? I got a bottle of red label, & a black. They had a blue but it was $170. & green which I almost grabbed. I need a lesson.

Red is the least expensive.

Black is smoother and a bit more costly.

Green is bit more expensive.

Gold is still more expensive

Blue is the most expensive.

As they get more expensive they get a little more age.

Altough none are single malts, I believe the Blue and Green are single barrel. Still a blend though.

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I know Johnny Walker...Johnny Walker is a freind of my...(LOL)

The Red (750) $22.00
The Black (750) $26.00, & at least 12yrs. old
The Green (750) $44.00, & 15yrs. old
The Gold (750) $56.00, & 18yrs. old
The Blue (750) $160.00

The red mixes well, the black is good neat, rocks, with equal amount of water, green is hard to find, gold is great neat,but keep it very cold (keep it in the freezer),and the blue, PLEASE INVITE ME OVER NEXT TIME, would love to try some...

yes well if I obtain a bottle of blue, everybody is invited cause I must of hit the lottery. red was good, (my wife used it for a whiskey sour) Black damn well kicked my a**, I guess I should start with something easier

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yes well if I obtain a bottle of blue, everybody is invited cause I must of hit the lottery. red was good, (my wife used it for a whiskey sour) Black damn well kicked my a**, I guess I should start with something easier

How were you drinking it, try ice and just a little water (50/50) next time, or anyother mix. Please, no tap water!

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All JW Scotches are regular blends with neutral spirits (grain alcohol added) EXCEPT for the Green which is a "vatted" malt containing simply a blend of Single Malts with NO grain neutral spirits added. Many believe that the characteristics of the Single Malts are more discernable in vatted malts. If you like a smokier, peatier Scotch, you may find the Green more palatable than the Gold at a lesser price.

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Altough none are single malts, I believe the Blue and Green are single barrel. Still a blend though.

how can a single barrel be a blend ? wouldnt a blend mean more than one which is contrary to single barrel ?

I would not go for the blue JW, for such a price you can get outstanding single malts. I tried the Blue a couple of times but it simply was not as good as a plain 10 year old Ardbeg which comes at a fraction of the price.

Altough from the Black Label up, they're acceptable blended scotches (similar to »Chivas Regal), I find the Red Label totally undrinkable.
I prefer a single malt anytime, even in the affordable category, like Glenlivet or Glenfiddich.

I must agree with Flashman. However I just tried Famous Grouse and found it tobe quite nice. Any comments on Famous Grouse?

In mu opinion, Famous Grouse is the best quality-price ratio in blended scotches. Makes you irk much less than JW Red Label.

Thank you Flashman. I think I'll add it to my cabinet as a good blend.