Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.75

Johnnie Walker Red Label is the blend the house built for mixing, and the 1.75 litre bottle is how most bars buy it. The recipe pulls together malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, leaning toward lighter, spicier styles that hold their shape when they meet ice or soda. The nose is fresh — green apple, cereal, a little pepper — and the palate follows with vanilla, citrus zest and a dry spice that carries into a short, warming finish with a whisper of smoke. This is a working bottle rather than a contemplative one. Build it into a highball with soda, or pour a Scotch and ginger.

Whisky80 proof · Scotland