I’m super late to this video. I watched it and instantly I feel into this channel. It’s educating without being pompous. Which is super rare in ANY of the alcohol tasting realms. This is how the average Joe mixed with a developed palate would think. Instantly liked the video and right away subscribed.
Cheers and thanks. Just keeping it real. When I first got into whiskey people around me were on the snobby side and made me feel uncomfortable. So I want others that are new to the world of whiskey to feel confident in what they like even if it’s cheap. There’s no such thing as a bad whiskey, there’s just better ones out there 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests I can see why people are somewhat disappointed. It’s not obviously complex, but I like to think of it as “subtly complex”. I told my friend it taste like Greek mythology ambrosia haha. I would definitely spend $200 on a 750ml bottle. I loved it! The 18 year is also a good choice. I liked the Red and Black and will probably pick up a bottle of each. Wasn’t a big fan of the Gold Reserve or double black. I haven’t tried the Green label but will soon.
2 hours of analyzing each Whisky cut down to 20 minutes for your enjoyment. Time stamps down below for each individual scotch Red Label - 1:55 Black Label - 3:25 Double Black - 5:09 Green Label - 7:21 Gold Label Reserve - 9:25 18 Yr Gold - 11:25 Blue Label - 14:18 Which one is your favorite?
Very good review. I agree on the Green and the regular 18 (platinum replacement). Blue is the best hands down! The one to get for that special event in your life.
Blue tastes good. But I need them to give me more. Higher ABV would be nice maybe that flavor can linger a bit longer. 18 is where it’s at for me 👍 cheers
My man did the right thing in getting the full bottle of JW Green. That one is my most favorite of the line. One to be enjoyed over and over. Before Antonio pulled it out I was saying in my mind. Hold up I’ll send you a sample. Anyway Thanks for the thorough review.
Definitely happy with my green label purchase. Something to sip on more frequently and saving the 18 for more celebratory occasions. Cheers Dean hope you’re weekend has been a good one 🥃
I like the blue more. But id rather have them sit at under 100$ both. In Germany i pay 60€ for the 18 and 130€ for the Blue. And to me both are worth the money easily, but if Blue Label is like 10% of your earnings... well id propably just buy it every 3 years or something. Still i think 80-90€ would be more fair for the Blue Label. And maybe 43%-46% thats the biggest "downside"... because the taste to me is perfect. But it is fairly weak. I also had the Cask version. That one was just a treat :) But 300€ ... I can get 30 year old Whisky for that so... not gonna be a monthly subscription on that one...
You just hit it right on the head of the nail with the powder sugar on the gold label aftertaste. I just could not get my head around what I was tasting. Thanks very much. You made my day.
Whiskey Quests I have tried a couple others but liked this one. I mostly go for Ardbeg & Laphroaig. I do want to try some Compass Box stuff. Might have to try JW 18 now
Great review. I just bought a 4 bottle sample pack: black, gold reserve, 18, and blue. I’ll be very curious how my preferences line up with yours. I wish the green was part of the pack, but I’ll try that later.
Ooh nice 👍. I’m definitely glad I bought it. Saved me a ton of money just to try the blue. They really should’ve added the green to it too. Cheers 🥃 come back and let me know which one was your favorite 👍
Great review, I’m 35 and have only got back into whiskey over the last 12 months. I personally enjoy all the JW line, and I would consider it my favourite brand. I’ve always got a couple of bottles waiting for me when I get home lol cheers 🥃
@@WhiskeyQuestsyeah I completely agree. Some people just will not accept JW and have some kind of vendetta against it lol I like the Black, Green, 18 and Blue. I don’t mind the Red but always go for Black over it. I need to give Double Black another go. The only one I don’t understand is the Gold Label. For an extra £20 the 18 is far far superior
All those people that "hate" red label, they have had some dozens of casks on their own. It is not supposed to be an expensive whiskey. It delivers what it promises. Honestly, it's decent.
Pretty surprising score on the 18y - I'll have to look out for that one. The green I can definitely get behind, great sipper. Double black is okay too. The rest falls a bit short to me. Cheers :)
It definitely left a great impression for me to want to go purchase a whole bottle. And I will lol loved the green too. So glad I bought that one. Cheers Rene 🥃
Hey bro. Brest review. Your right about the blue label it’s tasty but it’s finish diminishes fast. I really do like the gold label reserve and the black. Keep us all posted. You rock bro🤘🙃
Hey thank you!!! I almost fell for the blue label. glad I was skeptical. I've been a black or double black for a while. think I'll try the green and definitely the Gold 18 year. Much appreciated! Thanks again for the info!
I have bottles for 400€ in my shelf. But my daily sipper is JW Black and Green. Always is a bottle open if some friends come over (and don’t want to leave).
Great review Antonio! JWBL is way too over hyped for the kind of money it costs no better than a good $ 60 Scotch. I would go with Macallan 12 years or 18 all day long for much less money. The best of JW is Gold 18 years. You are spot on. Second is JWBL for a cheap whiskey, though I kinda like the double black allowing it to open up a bit and few drops of water.
I haven’t had a macallan yet but seeing that we have similar taste in whisky. I’ll go ahead and give them a try. That 18 👍👍. Definitely getting a whole bottle. Double Black is what got me into peated scotch.
Yet to try the 18yo even though i have it to drink now but the blue label is quite nice. I've bought bottles in the past 2 years to drink with a mate and was worth every cent i spent on it. Yeah might be short on the lingering aftertaste which is good because i don't want to be waiting to take the next mouthful because of my mouth being on fire from the last mouthful i had
I just expected a longer finish for the price. That’s what I look for in my whiskies. Try the 18 year blind with the blue label. Only blind tasting it will show which one you prefer. Cheers 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Thanks foe the tip. Well I've been meaning to pick up another blue label as I was talking to my usual drinking buddy earlier on and we are overdue on our drinking session so, I'll pick up another blue so we can try both to see which one we are drinking
thanks for this review! really needed a comparison between that green label and gold reserve here in europe both are the same price (around 35 dollars) and i was really wondering which i should get. (don't fret, a bottle of Pikesville Rye is over 100 dollars here)
I’m glad you watched it. And that’s a great price. I hear you on the prices. Pikesville is great but not 100 dollars great. Keep looking you’ll find a decent price one day in an unsuspecting location. Makes it even more special IMO. Cheers 🤙🥃
I was really surprised that I didn't pick up smoke on the black label when I blind tasted all these. I thought the red was the black. The 18 year (platinum) was my favourite.
I like them all too. Even blue label just wish it had a long lasting finish to savor each sip. But that’s only because it’s on the expensive side for me. That 18 year though 🙌 really gave me what I wanted 👍 Cheers 🥃
At that price I would’ve scored it higher for value. I actually paid $74 out the door for it. Lots of places sell out quick and ended up finding it in a smaller liquor store. Still good considering I didn’t have to drive around wasting gas just to get it cheaper lol. Cheers
Dude, your editing and production value is getting really good! Great comparison and cheers in advance on the 500 subs milestone! 🙌🥃👌 Hope to be there soon too!
Whiskey Quests the things you are trying work very well! The bottle closeups are key. If I had more time, I would do those too. Nice focus pulls on there. Makes for a great transition.
It's interesting that you went so high on the 18 year old... I never had that one. I went as far as the Gold Label Reserve, and since the Green was more to my liking, I figured I'd get diminishing returns for my dollars spent if I kept going to more expensive bottles, particularly after getting mixed signals about the Blue... I may even try the 18 eventually!
I went high on it because it simply gave me what I want. If I’m going to spend that much. If the blue offered just as much it would’ve been a close rating. I’m definitely buying the full bottle of the 18.
@@WhiskeyQuests Cool... Did you see Trenny & C's version of the same challenge? It went public shortly before yours. They tried the same sampler, but neglected to add the Red and the Green... I even commented on their omission, and there you are with your excellent review! Their results differed a bit from yours, but of course they did not consider the Green.
foodquig I did watch it. They did it blind. Which I was thinking of doing but decided to take my time and analyze each one. I agree they should’ve at least included the green in their blind.
The 18 is good it is a replacement to the original Platinum (many say that one was way better though). Still that means 18 must also be very enjoyable.
Oh it was. It’s been a little hard to locate in my area. Stores that do have it have asked $100 for it. I’m sure I’ll find it cheaper if I keep looking
I’ve watched a few of these JW reviews now and everyone seems to pass on the Gold Reserve. What’s going on? It’s my favorite and I’ve said it for a long time. I love it! Even better than the 18 which I’m pretty sure is the same as the Platinum. I don’t get it. Is my palate just not as refined?
Oh I have no problem with it. Just felt the 18 really shined for me in that sitting. And your palate is just fine. You like what you like and that’s what it comes down to 👍. Cheers 🥃
I agree with your choices. Try to find this sample pack and do a blind tasting. I’ve seen mini bottles of blue label but I can’t seem to justify paying $20 for it.
@@WhiskeyQuests I dunno whether it is available in your region but they’ve released a sweat peat limited edition bottle. That’s also very nice and quite different. I recommend trying it. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts
I’m gonna have to track down the box. But I’m worried. I had a little shot bottle of black and I loved it. But it was about the 4th shot bottle in line. Tried another one the next day first, before anything else, and I wasn’t as big of a fan. Gonna have to give them a go!
Nice. That’s cheaper than what I’ve seen. $450 and up. If only blue label had a longer finish that would’ve been on my bar too. Do you review whiskies too? I definitely watch that comparison video 👍
Just found your videos, you're the first who shares my opinion from Double Black. What's your opinion for the Island Green? I have one waiting for next holydays... By the way, you have earned a suscriber
Double black is what got me to try heavily peated scotches. The green is great nothing bad to say about it. But the 18... I still dream about it lol. I’ll be grabbing one for sure. Thanks for the sub. Keep the comments coming it’s what makes all this fun. Have you tried the Jane Walker 10 year old?
Hell of a breakdown Antonio! I have to try this sample pack myself. I do enjoy the green but havent had the 18. I agree the blue isnt worth the price point. Cheers buddy!
Just tasted the complete line...My personal ranking: (1) JW 18 Ultimate, (2) JW Green, (3) JW Blue, (4) Gold Reserve, (5) Black, (6) Double Black. Note that I prefer sherries whiskies with very little peat/smoke.
18 yr for the win again 🤩. I really wanted to fall in love with the blue. Great flavors but for the money I need more from it. Would you buy a whole bottle of blue?
I tried Red, Black, Double Black and the 18 year old. I would rather drink the standard Black due to the cost. Overall though the best cheap everyday drinker is a bourbon, Wild Turkey 101.
Wow! I don't know if I could recommend paying double for what I pay here in the US. The 18 year is nice but i'm sure maybe you can get something better for what you're paying. Next year I plan to finally try some Indian Whiskies, Amrut to start for sure! Cheers!
nice video it really depends on the person I I think, some people can feel smokey/char/fruits/。。。。but I only can taste a little bit not that much flavor I tasted black & green, I feel that like black is better than the green, and much cheaper LOL
Yup it’s all subjective. And it’s more fun doing a line up like this with other people and bounce off flavors and scents of each other. I try to taste and smell different things in life. You’ll never know when a whisky will take you back to that moment. Black is popular for a reason cheaper and good flavors. You like what you like and that’s all you need. Cheers hope you get to try the others too. 🤙🥃
Ok I had a bad experience with drinking liquor... when I was younger, my friends and I played cards and loser had to drink a tall wine glass of Hennessy cognac... I had to drink 2 in a row and since then I would gag everytime i smell it. Does anyone know if I would be able to handle the smell of any of the johnnie walkers if I can't handle the smell of the cognac
Only one way to find out go and find a mini sample bottle preferably Johnnie Walker 12. That way if it does you didn’t waste your money on a full bottle. I had a similar experience with tequila. And ever since then I gagged just by the smell. 17 years later I’m starting to get over it but only with the aged tequilas not so much the clear ones. Good luck 👍🥃
👏 what ever trickery was done to get a free sample deserves 3 rock on’s 🤘🤘🤘 double black never lets me down. I always snatch one When I see it on sale for $35 Cheers 🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests the worker was stationed next to a beverage cart and just asked me if I'd want to try. I was so surprised, shoutout that Duty-Free store
😲 wow and I’m here thinking $180 is too much for what it is. It’s crazy how prices vary. After my video my friend out in California bought the green label for $45.
Lol 😂 it was a fun video to make. I remember doing this at like 8 am on a Saturday because I had lots to do that weekend. Breakfast of champs lol. Cheers
At 14:13 he starting to feel happy,I was waiting for the next camera shot to show his room trashed and a broken bottle in his hand and he's telling everyone that he'll stab them to death🤣🤣🤣
Thanks man. But I’m sure you wouldn’t turn one down if I served you a dram. Thanks man after all this whisky I was pretty tipsy diapers would’ve been helpful lol. Cheers man
I agree with the blue in terms of value/money, but I hate the green one. My favourite is the gold one, seconded by the black one. Red and double black suck imho.
Awesome 👏 thanks for commenting. Everyone is different and Johnnie Walker has made it very easy to compliment everyone’s taste so many options lol I’m glad I found this sample box saved me a ton of $$$ cheers 🥃
If you hate JW Green, then you really are not a fan of good scotch lol. They blend some very excellent single malts in Green ,you can actually get most of the recipe from the box/website.
The black and double black are priced in the same ballpark as a Laphroaig 10. For my taste, there is no contest and makes no sense to buy a cheap blend when Laphroaig 10 knocks them both into a cocked hat.
I just got the 18 for freaking $169.95 Canadian Bucks. Canada and their alcohol prices 😂. A case of labat blue or a bottle of crown royal is even cheaper in USA than from where its originally coming from.
18 years old is the best followed by blue label then green label then lastly double black . black is a great one too and far better than red label, red label is a waste of money .
In most Asian families (especially Indian families) I see more of Black Label, Cutty Sark, Glen, Crown Royal, etc....I have never ever seen a family have in their home Blue Label - I agree it is a bit on the pricy side but despite of that it's the best of the best. I mean we cannot assume that Blue Label would be cheap. That's like asking for a millionare dollar Diamond for 99 cents? really?
Try something cheaper to train your tastebuds. Irish whiskey is lighter and easy to drink. I like the sexton single malt and for scotch if you can find Grand old parr 12 year that ones is good too. Takes a while but eventually you’ll stop tasting the alcohol. I have a video on 5 steps to drinking whisky if you want to check that out. Let me know in the comments if it helped you too. Cheers
Well yes that’s a given lol I’m not a big tequila person due to bad memories when I was younger 😂 but I’ve tried a few añejos that have been very tasty
Yes it was not as amazing as we are led to believe. Has nice flavors just not enough to justify the price. I would get myself a bottle of bunnahabhain 12 year instead of JW Blue.
Great review homie! Tasting shots of double black, green, gold reserve, and might hit some of my Sexton Irish single malt, Hennesy VS, and oh crap! I finsished my Sexton single malt 😥 All I can say right now is that reviewers always looking for the taste, but nobody is looking for the quality of the buzz. I definitely am in a good mood drinking the Johnnie Walker Gold with a shot or 2 of the green and some double black , but I've gotten "aggressive" with Jim Beam. MURICA! Fcuk yeah! Us Army veteran right here! Hooah! lol
I’m super late to this video. I watched it and instantly I feel into this channel. It’s educating without being pompous. Which is super rare in ANY of the alcohol tasting realms. This is how the average Joe mixed with a developed palate would think. Instantly liked the video and right away subscribed.
Cheers and thanks. Just keeping it real. When I first got into whiskey people around me were on the snobby side and made me feel uncomfortable. So I want others that are new to the world of whiskey to feel confident in what they like even if it’s cheap. There’s no such thing as a bad whiskey, there’s just better ones out there 🤙🥃
With the exception of the Blue Label I have tried all of those. The Green was my Favorite. Cheers!
Definitely great tasting won’t disappoint your palate or wallet. Cheers
Received the discovery set for Christmas along with some Red label. This has been the best review of johnnie walker I’ve watched yet
Nice! What was your thoughts on the blue label? Worth $180 dollars? No wrong answers here 👍
@@WhiskeyQuests I can see why people are somewhat disappointed. It’s not obviously complex, but I like to think of it as “subtly complex”. I told my friend it taste like Greek mythology ambrosia haha. I would definitely spend $200 on a 750ml bottle. I loved it! The 18 year is also a good choice. I liked the Red and Black and will probably pick up a bottle of each. Wasn’t a big fan of the Gold Reserve or double black. I haven’t tried the Green label but will soon.
2 hours of analyzing each Whisky cut down to 20 minutes for your enjoyment. Time stamps down below for each individual scotch
Red Label - 1:55
Black Label - 3:25
Double Black - 5:09
Green Label - 7:21
Gold Label Reserve - 9:25
18 Yr Gold - 11:25
Blue Label - 14:18
Which one is your favorite?
This and Whiskey Tribe are the best Whiskey channels on TH-cam
Thanks Richard that means a lot. Cheers 🤙🥃
Very good review. I agree on the Green and the regular 18 (platinum replacement).
Blue is the best hands down! The one to get for that special event in your life.
Blue tastes good. But I need them to give me more. Higher ABV would be nice maybe that flavor can linger a bit longer. 18 is where it’s at for me 👍 cheers
My man did the right thing in getting the full bottle of JW Green. That one is my most favorite of the line. One to be enjoyed over and over. Before Antonio pulled it out I was saying in my mind. Hold up I’ll send you a sample. Anyway Thanks for the thorough review.
Definitely happy with my green label purchase. Something to sip on more frequently and saving the 18 for more celebratory occasions. Cheers Dean hope you’re weekend has been a good one 🥃
I would buy the 18 over the blue anytime.
You can get two 18 Year for the price of one Blue.
Agreed, blue was a disappointment
I like the blue more. But id rather have them sit at under 100$ both. In Germany i pay 60€ for the 18 and 130€ for the Blue. And to me both are worth the money easily, but if Blue Label is like 10% of your earnings... well id propably just buy it every 3 years or something. Still i think 80-90€ would be more fair for the Blue Label. And maybe 43%-46% thats the biggest "downside"... because the taste to me is perfect. But it is fairly weak. I also had the Cask version. That one was just a treat :) But 300€ ... I can get 30 year old Whisky for that so... not gonna be a monthly subscription on that one...
Cask strength is a treat. I agree get something else for that kind of money.
Thanks Antonio. You just saved me a tonne of money. Keep up the great reviews!
👍 that’s my goal behind all this. Cheers David 🥃
You just hit it right on the head of the nail with the powder sugar on the gold label aftertaste. I just could not get my head around what I was tasting. Thanks very much. You made my day.
Yeah happens to me too lol. Tasting something but you can’t exactly pinpoint it then someone else says it and then your mind is at ease lol. Cheers 🤙🥃
Green is my fave. I get rainy days walking in a pine forest.
I like how you described it. 🙌
Team Green... on my 3rd bottle now
That’s awesome! What’s your other go to Single Malt Blend?
Whiskey Quests I have tried a couple others but liked this one. I mostly go for Ardbeg & Laphroaig. I do want to try some Compass Box stuff. Might have to try JW 18 now
I’m an Ardbeg fan 🤘 anything smoky really lol. Sorry for the late reply. TH-cam sucks at notifying me of new comments. Hope all is well cheers
Great review. I just bought a 4 bottle sample pack: black, gold reserve, 18, and blue. I’ll be very curious how my preferences line up with yours. I wish the green was part of the pack, but I’ll try that later.
Ooh nice 👍. I’m definitely glad I bought it. Saved me a ton of money just to try the blue. They really should’ve added the green to it too. Cheers 🥃 come back and let me know which one was your favorite 👍
Great review, I’m 35 and have only got back into whiskey over the last 12 months. I personally enjoy all the JW line, and I would consider it my favourite brand. I’ve always got a couple of bottles waiting for me when I get home lol cheers 🥃
Easy to find and affordable. We’ll depends on your budget but even then I feel 40 to 60 isn’t bad compared to other brands.
@@WhiskeyQuestsyeah I completely agree. Some people just will not accept JW and have some kind of vendetta against it lol I like the Black, Green, 18 and Blue. I don’t mind the Red but always go for Black over it. I need to give Double Black another go. The only one I don’t understand is the Gold Label. For an extra £20 the 18 is far far superior
Always fun to analyze a blend of whiskys!!! I was surprised to learn that JW was not a maker but a blender!!!
Yeah they don’t disclose what scotches are used but Diageo owns so much whisky. The world may never know lol. Cheers 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Just bought a Green label bottle yesterday and it says Talisker, Linkwood, Cragganmore, and Caol Ila!!!
Lol I never even bothered looking at the label. It does say that. No wonder it has a nice smoky taste. Delicious!
All those people that "hate" red label, they have had some dozens of casks on their own. It is not supposed to be an expensive whiskey. It delivers what it promises. Honestly, it's decent.
Yeah I definitely don’t mind it either but it’s hard to convince some people that it’s not horrible.
@@WhiskeyQuests I think they just became snobbish. They have drunk way too many bottles of that to call it terrible.
Lol yeah
Pretty surprising score on the 18y - I'll have to look out for that one. The green I can definitely get behind, great sipper. Double black is okay too. The rest falls a bit short to me.
Cheers :)
It definitely left a great impression for me to want to go purchase a whole bottle. And I will lol loved the green too. So glad I bought that one. Cheers Rene 🥃
Green Label is the best bargain in Whisky. A few drops of water and it’s sublime.
Indeed it is. Cheers
Hey bro. Brest review. Your right about the blue label it’s tasty but it’s finish diminishes fast. I really do like the gold label reserve and the black. Keep us all posted. You rock bro🤘🙃
Thanks 👍. Yeah, I was really rooting for Blue. But I’m glad I did prefer something half the price and better. Cheers 🤙🥃
Hey thank you!!! I almost fell for the blue label. glad I was skeptical. I've been a black or double black for a while. think I'll try the green and definitely the Gold 18 year. Much appreciated! Thanks again for the info!
I would definitely get the 18 year for a special occasion 👍. Cheers 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Thanks!👍 Cheers 🤙🥃
My favorite is Triple Cask Black.
Cheers
Great deal for that sample box! Awesome review of probably the most popular Scotch Company in the world! Green Label for my money!
Oh yeah really good deal for that box. Green label for taste and value all day can’t argue with you on that.
Having tried all of them, JW Green Label is the absolute winner for me. I just love that stuff.
Can’t go wrong with that one. It’s must have from their lineup 👍🥃
I have bottles for 400€ in my shelf. But my daily sipper is JW Black and Green. Always is a bottle open if some friends come over (and don’t want to leave).
And don’t want to leave lol JW black is perfect for those occasions 👍
Great review Antonio! JWBL is way too over hyped for the kind of money it costs no better than a good $ 60 Scotch. I would go with Macallan 12 years or 18 all day long for much less money. The best of JW is Gold 18 years. You are spot on. Second is JWBL for a cheap whiskey, though I kinda like the double black allowing it to open up a bit and few drops of water.
I haven’t had a macallan yet but seeing that we have similar taste in whisky. I’ll go ahead and give them a try. That 18 👍👍. Definitely getting a whole bottle. Double Black is what got me into peated scotch.
Love the breakdown on these!!! I was thinking about doing one of these once I get back to filming again. Cheers Bro!!
Definitely do one. I’d love to see it soon. Cheers man 🥃
Yet to try the 18yo even though i have it to drink now but the blue label is quite nice. I've bought bottles in the past 2 years to drink with a mate and was worth every cent i spent on it. Yeah might be short on the lingering aftertaste which is good because i don't want to be waiting to take the next mouthful because of my mouth being on fire from the last mouthful i had
I just expected a longer finish for the price. That’s what I look for in my whiskies. Try the 18 year blind with the blue label. Only blind tasting it will show which one you prefer. Cheers 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Thanks foe the tip. Well I've been meaning to pick up another blue label as I was talking to my usual drinking buddy earlier on and we are overdue on our drinking session so, I'll pick up another blue so we can try both to see which one we are drinking
Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it
Probably the longest video I’ve ever done lol. I can’t say it wasn’t fun doing it lol. Glad you liked it. Cheers 👍🥃
thanks for this review! really needed a comparison between that green label and gold reserve
here in europe both are the same price (around 35 dollars) and i was really wondering which i should get.
(don't fret, a bottle of Pikesville Rye is over 100 dollars here)
I’m glad you watched it. And that’s a great price. I hear you on the prices. Pikesville is great but not 100 dollars great. Keep looking you’ll find a decent price one day in an unsuspecting location. Makes it even more special IMO. Cheers 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Cheers!
I was really surprised that I didn't pick up smoke on the black label when I blind tasted all these. I thought the red was the black. The 18 year (platinum) was my favourite.
To me it’s more fruity but i did detect some smoke. But yes what a great whisky the 18 is yum 😋
Great review. Spot on. I also appreciate the Talisker peppery flavors in the JW Red. I like the whole JW range.
I like them all too. Even blue label just wish it had a long lasting finish to savor each sip. But that’s only because it’s on the expensive side for me. That 18 year though 🙌 really gave me what I wanted 👍 Cheers 🥃
Excellent analysis way to go
Thanks. That was a fun one to record lol. Which ones you’re go to of them all
Great job doing all these Antonio. Only had the Green which is very good but surprised that you had to pay so much for it $45 near me. Cheers
At that price I would’ve scored it higher for value. I actually paid $74 out the door for it. Lots of places sell out quick and ended up finding it in a smaller liquor store. Still good considering I didn’t have to drive around wasting gas just to get it cheaper lol. Cheers
Dude, your editing and production value is getting really good! Great comparison and cheers in advance on the 500 subs milestone! 🙌🥃👌 Hope to be there soon too!
Hey thanks. I’m trying new things. I hope to hit the 500 before the new year lol. I’m sure you’ll hit 500 soon also. Keep the reviews coming. Cheers!
Whiskey Quests the things you are trying work very well! The bottle closeups are key. If I had more time, I would do those too. Nice focus pulls on there. Makes for a great transition.
The Whisky Explorer yes try the close ups. Will take you 10 seconds 👍
That much closer to 500! Fantastic tasting notes, and one hell of a comparison! Killer man! Cheers 🥃
Yeah so close. Keeps going up then down. Can’t wait to taste my infinity bottle. Cheers guys
18 year old is the sweet spot for sure . The best of the lot . Nicer than the blue and half the price . Green a noteworthy runner up
I like you already lol. Cheers 🥃🥃
It's interesting that you went so high on the 18 year old... I never had that one. I went as far as the Gold Label Reserve, and since the Green was more to my liking, I figured I'd get diminishing returns for my dollars spent if I kept going to more expensive bottles, particularly after getting mixed signals about the Blue... I may even try the 18 eventually!
I went high on it because it simply gave me what I want. If I’m going to spend that much. If the blue offered just as much it would’ve been a close rating. I’m definitely buying the full bottle of the 18.
@@WhiskeyQuests Cool... Did you see Trenny & C's version of the same challenge? It went public shortly before yours. They tried the same sampler, but neglected to add the Red and the Green... I even commented on their omission, and there you are with your excellent review! Their results differed a bit from yours, but of course they did not consider the Green.
foodquig I did watch it. They did it blind. Which I was thinking of doing but decided to take my time and analyze each one. I agree they should’ve at least included the green in their blind.
The 18 is good it is a replacement to the original Platinum (many say that one was way better though). Still that means 18 must also be very enjoyable.
Oh it was. It’s been a little hard to locate in my area. Stores that do have it have asked $100 for it. I’m sure I’ll find it cheaper if I keep looking
I’ve watched a few of these JW reviews now and everyone seems to pass on the Gold Reserve. What’s going on? It’s my favorite and I’ve said it for a long time. I love it! Even better than the 18 which I’m pretty sure is the same as the Platinum.
I don’t get it. Is my palate just not as refined?
Oh I have no problem with it. Just felt the 18 really shined for me in that sitting. And your palate is just fine. You like what you like and that’s what it comes down to 👍. Cheers 🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests thanks for the reply.
Always a pleasure chatting with fellow whisky lovers 🤙
Haven’t tried the Blue, but I’d say my favourites have to be the Green and 18 year old
I agree with your choices. Try to find this sample pack and do a blind tasting. I’ve seen mini bottles of blue label but I can’t seem to justify paying $20 for it.
@@WhiskeyQuests I dunno whether it is available in your region but they’ve released a sweat peat limited edition bottle. That’s also very nice and quite different. I recommend trying it. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts
Sounds interesting! I’ll keep an eye out for it. Always looking to try experimental versions.
I’m gonna have to track down the box. But I’m worried. I had a little shot bottle of black and I loved it. But it was about the 4th shot bottle in line. Tried another one the next day first, before anything else, and I wasn’t as big of a fan. Gonna have to give them a go!
Oh definitely. This is great value. Only wish the included the green label too. Cheers 👍🥃
Have you tried JW King George V? I wonder how it compares to the Gold
I haven’t had the pleasure. But that would be one hell of a comparison. Is the 18 better than the higher priced JW’s? 🤔
@@WhiskeyQuests Right, I meant the 18 not the Gold....always get those confused
Oops I missed that you said gold lol. 18 is just way better and only a bucks difference might as well get that for special occasions.
@@WhiskeyQuests I just bought King George V for 300 bucks online so will have to wait and see compared to blue and 18
Nice. That’s cheaper than what I’ve seen. $450 and up. If only blue label had a longer finish that would’ve been on my bar too. Do you review whiskies too? I definitely watch that comparison video 👍
Just found your videos, you're the first who shares my opinion from Double Black. What's your opinion for the Island Green? I have one waiting for next holydays... By the way, you have earned a suscriber
Double black is what got me to try heavily peated scotches. The green is great nothing bad to say about it. But the 18... I still dream about it lol. I’ll be grabbing one for sure. Thanks for the sub. Keep the comments coming it’s what makes all this fun. Have you tried the Jane Walker 10 year old?
@@WhiskeyQuests jane walker isn't avaible in my country 🤷♂️ and I don't think that could change soon...so bad
😥 what country are you from?
@@WhiskeyQuests Costa Rica, here I can find JWs core and GOT edition, but the Jane Walker, the origin series and special edtions are hard to find.
un poco lejos para enviarte un pequeño sample. But if you see it for a good price grab one 👍
Hell of a breakdown Antonio! I have to try this sample pack myself. I do enjoy the green but havent had the 18. I agree the blue isnt worth the price point. Cheers buddy!
Definitely! I’m sure you’ll see them especially with the holidays coming. Cheers man 🥃
Just tasted the complete line...My personal ranking: (1) JW 18 Ultimate, (2) JW Green, (3) JW Blue, (4) Gold Reserve, (5) Black, (6) Double Black. Note that I prefer sherries whiskies with very little peat/smoke.
18 yr for the win again 🤩. I really wanted to fall in love with the blue. Great flavors but for the money I need more from it. Would you buy a whole bottle of blue?
Yours is exactly like mine but I have interchanged the 5 & 6
I tried Red, Black, Double Black and the 18 year old. I would rather drink the standard Black due to the cost. Overall though the best cheap everyday drinker is a bourbon, Wild Turkey 101.
The rankings match with mine. But here in Mumbai, India, cost of each 750 ml bottle is almost double, esp the top three.
Wow! I don't know if I could recommend paying double for what I pay here in the US. The 18 year is nice but i'm sure maybe you can get something better for what you're paying. Next year I plan to finally try some Indian Whiskies, Amrut to start for sure! Cheers!
@@WhiskeyQuests Try Paul John as well
Most definitely 👍
nice video
it really depends on the person I I think, some people can feel smokey/char/fruits/。。。。but I only can taste a little bit not that much flavor
I tasted black & green, I feel that like black is better than the green, and much cheaper
LOL
Yup it’s all subjective. And it’s more fun doing a line up like this with other people and bounce off flavors and scents of each other. I try to taste and smell different things in life. You’ll never know when a whisky will take you back to that moment. Black is popular for a reason cheaper and good flavors. You like what you like and that’s all you need. Cheers hope you get to try the others too. 🤙🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests Yeah，I see
nice bro
The 43% Blue Lable from 2007 is better than the 40% Blue Lable
Oh I’m sure it was. I don’t know why they watered it down
Ok I had a bad experience with drinking liquor... when I was younger, my friends and I played cards and loser had to drink a tall wine glass of Hennessy cognac... I had to drink 2 in a row and since then I would gag everytime i smell it. Does anyone know if I would be able to handle the smell of any of the johnnie walkers if I can't handle the smell of the cognac
Only one way to find out go and find a mini sample bottle preferably Johnnie Walker 12. That way if it does you didn’t waste your money on a full bottle. I had a similar experience with tequila. And ever since then I gagged just by the smell. 17 years later I’m starting to get over it but only with the aged tequilas not so much the clear ones. Good luck 👍🥃
One time I was at Narita airport in Tokyo and had a free sample of Blue label. No way im trying it any other way lol. I like my double black
👏 what ever trickery was done to get a free sample deserves 3 rock on’s 🤘🤘🤘 double black never lets me down. I always snatch one When I see it on sale for $35 Cheers 🥃
@@WhiskeyQuests the worker was stationed next to a beverage cart and just asked me if I'd want to try. I was so surprised, shoutout that Duty-Free store
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Blue is $250 here in TN
😲 wow and I’m here thinking $180 is too much for what it is. It’s crazy how prices vary. After my video my friend out in California bought the green label for $45.
Blue whisky is worth every cent is amazing makes you want for more every time 😂😂😂.
Lol it definitely wants you to drink more.
Green
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For the price double black is my favourite. Vry nice to drink and cheap enough that you don't need to worry about relaxing and drinking it.
I'll drink to that! Cheers 🥃
Good review
Thanks. Have you had any of these?
Whiskey Quests love double black
Oh yeah. Can’t go wrong with that one. Try the green label somewhere not as ashy as DB but I think you’ll like it. Cheers
Blue is overrated but you need to have a bottle in the collection; I would grab some green and gold... and some Mac 18
Hey i hear you on that. Blue usually goes on sale. I’ll grab one if it’s at a price I can’t say no to. 🥃
Blue becomes less overrated the cheaper you can get it!
I’d pay $120. Let’s see if I get lucky lol
You should do another review from the tallest to the smallest for proximity.
Nice inflection on the swear jar at the end, but you couldn't hold your tongue after sipping LO l !
Lol 😂 it was a fun video to make. I remember doing this at like 8 am on a Saturday because I had lots to do that weekend. Breakfast of champs lol. Cheers
At 14:13 he starting to feel happy,I was waiting for the next camera shot to show his room trashed and a broken bottle in his hand and he's telling everyone that he'll stab them to death🤣🤣🤣
Lmao 🤣 this was definitely a fun one to record. Will definitely do more core line up videos. I hope my liver lasts lol cheers
Yo good comparison man. Sounded like gold was your favorite. Me personally I don’t care for any of them. Hey fyi your diapers are arriving tomorrow.
Thanks man. But I’m sure you wouldn’t turn one down if I served you a dram. Thanks man after all this whisky I was pretty tipsy diapers would’ve been helpful lol. Cheers man
I agree with the blue in terms of value/money, but I hate the green one. My favourite is the gold one, seconded by the black one. Red and double black suck imho.
Awesome 👏 thanks for commenting. Everyone is different and Johnnie Walker has made it very easy to compliment everyone’s taste so many options lol I’m glad I found this sample box saved me a ton of $$$ cheers 🥃
If you hate JW Green, then you really are not a fan of good scotch lol. They blend some very excellent single malts in Green ,you can actually get most of the recipe from the box/website.
Green, period.
Red with drops of water, BFTB
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The black and double black are priced in the same ballpark as a Laphroaig 10. For my taste, there is no contest and makes no sense to buy a cheap blend when Laphroaig 10 knocks them both into a cocked hat.
Well for us Peatheads that’s true lol I use double black to try and lure people into the dark side 😂 cheers 🥃🤙
Blue label is overrated now by no means is it a bad whisky but I’ve had 40 to 60 dollar scotch that blows it out the water beyond.
Definitely! Better whisky out there at a fraction of the price. I’m glad I didn’t spend $180. I would’ve felt ripped off. Cheers
Most like blue and green. Not the gold ones and not the 18
The 18 gets my money 👍
I just got the 18 for freaking $169.95 Canadian Bucks. Canada and their alcohol prices 😂.
A case of labat blue or a bottle of crown royal is even cheaper in USA than from where its originally coming from.
Yeah come on Canada lighten up on the prices. Sucks that some places can only get stuff at what you guys call LCBO?
@@WhiskeyQuests Yep. The government Mafia. 😂
I've tried all but blue label, so far I like red label the most
If you like Red then that’s great news for your wallet. It’s got a good amount of flavors. Cheers 🥃
18 years old is the best followed by blue label then green label then lastly double black . black is a great one too and far better than red label, red label is a waste of money .
The 18 is 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
In most Asian families (especially Indian families) I see more of Black Label, Cutty Sark, Glen, Crown Royal, etc....I have never ever seen a family have in their home Blue Label - I agree it is a bit on the pricy side but despite of that it's the best of the best. I mean we cannot assume that Blue Label would be cheap. That's like asking for a millionare dollar Diamond for 99 cents? really?
Same goes for Spanish households black label being the preferred one. The 18 is where I’m most comfortable price and taste wise 👍
@@WhiskeyQuests Which other ones are better then Blue Label? I keep on tasting the Alcohol more and not the actual notes.
@@WhiskeyQuests To be honest Spanish people I've seen more Tequila - which I never tried by the way.
Try something cheaper to train your tastebuds. Irish whiskey is lighter and easy to drink. I like the sexton single malt and for scotch if you can find Grand old parr 12 year that ones is good too. Takes a while but eventually you’ll stop tasting the alcohol. I have a video on 5 steps to drinking whisky if you want to check that out. Let me know in the comments if it helped you too. Cheers
Well yes that’s a given lol I’m not a big tequila person due to bad memories when I was younger 😂 but I’ve tried a few añejos that have been very tasty
George Dickel 😂
I’m a big fan of the green label.
I find the gold reserve to be vastly overrated and overpriced, and the 18yr to be meh.
Definitely can’t go wrong with the green.🤙🥃
Nice one! Blue label disappointment strikes again 😂
Black is a great cheap decent dram.
It did lol. Can’t argue with you on black 👍
Best I mean lol
Going by a lot of reviews Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a big letdown and overpriced
Yes it was not as amazing as we are led to believe. Has nice flavors just not enough to justify the price. I would get myself a bottle of bunnahabhain 12 year instead of JW Blue.
Stop smacking your lips
Lol I noticed that but I am tasting so it comes out naturally. I try to edit that out. 🤷♂️
Great review homie! Tasting shots of double black, green, gold reserve, and might hit some of my Sexton Irish single malt, Hennesy VS, and oh crap! I finsished my Sexton single malt 😥
All I can say right now is that reviewers always looking for the taste, but nobody is looking for the quality of the buzz.
I definitely am in a good mood drinking the Johnnie Walker Gold with a shot or 2 of the green and some double black , but I've gotten "aggressive" with Jim Beam. MURICA! Fcuk yeah! Us Army veteran right here! Hooah! lol