93 POINTS WHISKY ADVOCATE “The nose is precise but flavorsome with a whiff of smoked venison, then blood oranges backed by red currant, fresh raspberry, sherbet, orange fondant, and fragrant spices. The velvety mouthfeel displays flavors of honey-glazed orange, caramel, dried cranberry, and a brief savory note of peppered steak. A smooth comforting ending mingles mixed peel, grapefruit, and pink peppercorn with a briny hazelnut, butteriness, underlining the pairing recommendation for Ossetra caviar.”
Introducing the limited release Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, inspired by one of the world’s most hard-to-define and alluring profiles; umami. A partnership of two masters of their craft; whisky making with Master Blender Emma Walker and creative gastronomy, with Chef Kei Kobayashi who brings a unique craftmanship and flair to his cuisine – like the rarity and craft that goes into making every bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
“Umami possesses a mysterious quality that ignites our senses, revealing sumptuous taste and complexity. The final liquid is a multi-faceted expression of what I interpret umami to be.” - Chef Kei Kobayashi
“When Chef Kei and I set out to capture the essence of umami, we knew we were taking a step into the unknown but embarking on an exciting journey of flavor exploration. Together, we wanted to push the boundaries of what Scotch could be and bring a truly innovative offering to the world of whisky and flavor”. - Emma Walker
Only one in 25,000 casks succeeds in bringing this elusive character to life. Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Emma Walker and Chef Kei Kobayashi handpicked whiskies like they were ingredients - from salty, smoky notes to savory, meaty flavors. The result? An expertly blended, liquid encapsulation of the enigmatic taste of umami.
TASTING NOTES
This boundary pushing innovation in whisky is balanced with sweet and savory flavors, with notes of blood oranges and red berries, with sweet wood spice, a touch of smoked meat, a hint of salt and pepper with a long, sweet, fruit finish.
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