Johnnie Walker Blue Label Legendary Eight 200th Anniversary 1820–2020

Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43.8%

Released in 2020 to celebrate Johnnie Walker's 200th anniversary (1820–2020), Blue Label Legendary Eight is a special limited-edition expression created by the brand's team of whisky makers.

The blend brings together whiskies from eight historic Scottish distilleries, each of which was operating when John Walker began his business in 1820: Oban, Blair Athol, Lagavulin, Teaninich, Brora, Cambus, Port Dundas and Carsebridge. The latter four have since closed, making their increasingly scarce stocks an important component of this commemorative release.

Bottled at 43.8% ABV, Legendary Eight celebrates two centuries of Johnnie Walker whisky-making and is presented in distinctive blue-toned packaging inspired by the landscapes surrounding the eight distilleries.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: The blend is rich with layers of brown sugars, soft fruit and sweet wood. These flavours evolve to reveal hints of green apple and a subtle zest; complementing the
gentle peat unfolding in the background to give an overarching warming sensation.

Palate: A wonderful sweetness envelops the taste buds, through which notes of stone fruits, stewing apples and cocoa emerge.

Finish: A wisp of smoke comes through to deepen the flavour resulting in a soft and lightly peppered finish.

It’s fascinating to reflect on the idea that these famous distilleries also walked a 200-year journey and their whiskies still inspire us today. This new limited edition celebrates that shared experience and the contribution these rare whiskies continue to make to Johnnie Walker today and into tomorrow.

- Jim Beveridge
Johnnie Walker Master Blender