Whiskey Review: Johnnie Walker Black with Johnnie Walker Green Comparison.
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- Today we taste and review Johnnie Walker Black and compare it to Johnny Walker Green.
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Thank you guys so much for the review! You gave it justice. I'm not a fan at all, but it had to be done. LOL
Thank you!
You're a bro Burgundy. Make sure to shout Lord Burgundy when you arrive at any bar. If I ever hear you I'll buy you a drink.
Stay classy San Diego
Lord Burgendy Agreed, the stuff is awful, even for the money. But how is "I dig it man, I dig it." (@8:35) "giving it justice"? Either this guy has a weak palate, or he's a shill.
Sommelier Level infinity is meaningless because our palates, i.e. how well we can taste, are in fact genetic. Just like with athleticism or intellect, palates can be trained, but only to a very limited extent.
At this point Ralfy's is the only channel I've found that's passed the JW is shite test. Which is a fact, but only for those with naturally strong palates. Believe me, I'd rather enjoy the shite.
@@williammacneill956 I think Ralfy is so honest about WhiskEy !
I can't be the only person under 21 who absolutely loves these videos.
Nick Zylstra why would you think that?
Mitchell Reeves What do you mean by that? I made a pretty clear statement.
Nick Zylstra I do and I don't even drink
Pastarooni Yeah, that's what I'm saying. I think maybe Mitchell misread my comment.
I'm under 21 but I'm not American so I can drink legally.
I just wanted to thank you guys on coming back to readily available whiskeys! The craft stuff/regional whiskeys are fun but there are so many other labels that we have access to and it would be fun to drink it with you while you give your notes.
Just bought my first ever whiskey 1 hour ago! And it is Johnnie Walker Black!
Alen Balažic You Sir, have just earned a cookie!
You can't go wrong my friend
Cheers!
Let us know your feedback. I’ve been on a scotch journey for 5ish years. And just starting a bourbon mission. I’ve never been near a JW but must try the black......... one day.
Živio!
I think that this perfectly summarizes your argument on subjectivity Daniel! Because I believe they named the black perfectly. When I think black in my mind I get images of silk or velvet. Both I associate with smoothness which makes me think they nailed it on the name choice.
Hey guys i just wanted to thank you for what you do. For months i struggled with uncontrollable panic attacks, and in my darkest times your videos were the only thing that kept my mind off its crazyness. Keep it up guys and lots of love
Grateful to have you here, friend.
HAH, I was tempted to send them some of that because of all the "double black" stuff... glad someone else had the same idea first!
Interesting to learn the differences in the colors of the JW line. Having primarily drank bourbon until recently, I never really knew the difference other than price. Good stuff guys!
Not new, been here for a little while, I get and love your method, that particular video was just a great example of the whisky losing to shenanigans. I had to rewatch a few times to make sure I didn't miss you actually talking about the whisky haha
I love the flavor profile of JW Black. I get the citrus and pepper, but I also get tobacco leaf and the faintest hint of chocolate. Those latter flavors are actually more dominant for me. The only issue I have with it is it gets old quick. I never have more than one pour of it at a time. Its a great occasional pour.
Rex, tell me my mooch level. I gave my brother-in-law an oak aging barrel for his birthday. I am considering it an investment in trying unique whiskey to come! He loved it and I get whiskey; Win-Win!
It's about time guys....great job!
Hey guys! Been watching since the PewDiePie Japanese response video. Though Japanese was my gateway I really found my wheelhouse to be scotch, especially the Islays. Went to a Laphroaig tasting yesterday with Simon Brooking, Picked up a bottle of Lore! Although only 21 I've become a whiskey fanatic, and keep a well stocked collection per your recommendations. Supporting on patreon, thank you for introducing me to my newest passion you Magnificent Bastards!
Aaron McDermitt that’s awesome 👏
Just had a glass of the JW green last night... very good...
Almost a consistent review! Good job guys
It's been a long time since we saw one of those ahah
Not sure if you guys will get this but I'll just put it out there anyways.
You guys introduced me to whiskey; first bottle was Monkey Shoulder and I fell in love! I've came out of my comfort zone and experimenting with different types of whiskey from Woodferd Reserve to Black Label. Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you're doing. 👍🏼
Cheers to you, Cyril!
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My first (and last) experience with Johnnie Walker Red was getting blackout drunk on a plane headed from London to Dubai for a 2 hour layover on my flight back to Afghanistan. It was my last opportunity for Scotch for a while...
I was actually looking into getting black but im sold. Green it is. Cheers
Correct me if I'm wrong but Johnnie Walker green is the only Johnnie Walker with no grain alcohol. It is made from only 4 malts.
Island Green
Correct
Correct, Green Label is a blend of Talisker, Linkwood, Cragganmore and Caol Ila.
You sir..... are correct!
That’s incorrect. It’s true that it’s made from those 4 malts. But, there are other malts in there as well.
This episode is hilarious! I have always loved Green Label. I received a bottle of Green Label from my girlfriend just after it came back on the market and she was swayed into the smoother side of Whisky and proclaimed for the first time "that's delicious!"
She's now my fiancé and we watch your show together when a new episode comes out for something we've tried.
This episode was a long time coming, when Daniel said for value JWG is his pick she said Amen and all was well in the world. Slainthe
I like that you are doing a review of some more widely available whiskeys.
That's so crazy, I've only been drinking whiskey for a couple of months, but when I first tried Oban 14 it IMMEDIATELY reminded me of like a more rounded and mature Old Pulteney 12! Glad to know I'm on the right track
Black is a great Scotch for the price but the Green is amazing 👌😊🥃!
THE WHISKY COUCH i have been eyeballing a bottle of black in my liquor strore but now i am glad i didn't pull the trigger. I don't think i've seen a bottle of green but have seen a bottle of platinum, have you had the platinum?
Oneofdazzz JW Black goes for about $35-40 where I live. Double Black is about $50, Green is about $70, Gold is $80, Platinum runs about $100, and Blue is about $170. Good old Red Label is about $25, plastic stickers on the bottle and all.
I have tried the Platinum and it is great but I'll choose the Green before the Platinum.
THE WHISKY COUCH Hell yes!
THE WHISKY COUCH
Hello Gustav! Fancy seeing you here.
You get the smooth soft Cardu and the blend gives it some peat and spice to make it interesting. Very friendly whiskey great for those like me starting on the scotch journey. I really love this stuff.
It’d be great to get the guys from modern rogue as special guests to do a taste and review on your whiskey brand!!!
The double black is really good. Strong character, smoky, and a really nice peat flavor especially those who struggle with peat. That’s the advantage of blends
Great video. I just really started getting into whisky late last year and Black was the first serious bottle I ever bought (I maintain the Fireball that's been sitting in my cupboard is my wife's and is only ever used to pour into a glass of hard apple cider). I remember it being a very pleasing experience into whisky. I've moved onto other styles but Black will probably hold that "first lovers" place in my heart. I'm going to have to try the Green when I get a chance.
No whisky in FIreball anyways.
Good work Lord Burgandy!
I’ll grab a black label when I don’t feel like dropping a big chunk of change and I just want an easy sipper. It’s good like a plate of chicken wings. It’s not gonna take you to advanced, challenging places, but it’s just nice and straightforward. Never get tired of this one.
Thanks for the review if the Johnnie's, it really goes to show how much pellets vary from bastard to bastard. My go to out of the the three is the double black which I find smokeier than the green. When I bought the green I was disappointed because of the price I paid,and the fact that it was very malty and very sutle on the smoke. Check this out , so what I did was grab a my bottle of coal ila 12 peated of course, and put a spash into the green and wow!! I know the green say's it has coal ila in it already, but I could only find a hint of the talisker smoke. I think the coal ila the say on the bottle of the green is UN peated yikes, just my opinion try what I did. It will shock you magnificently!
P.S. the double black is only 5 more dollars than the Black at total wine.
The double black is better, I agree
It’s funny watching this, because a few months ago I went to the liquor store specifically for scotch. JW was the only one I could think of, so I had my mind made up before buying it. I had a bit of extra money so bought a bottle of Monkey Shoulder as well, both for around $30. I was surprised to find at how friendly the JW was, and compared to the Monkey Shoulder I preferred the MS over JW. It took me awhile to become acclimated to the JW after the MS. Love your videos guys!
I always come back drinking Johnnie Walker Black after all the JW bottle's color. I actually enjoyed it more than the rest. It is smoother and has a refined flavors at the end.
old pulteney is on my wish-list too, thanks for the hint!
Just found your channel after getting into whiskey after having a flight at a local steakhouse. Jameson black barrel was my favorite whiskey from the flight. I immediately went out and bought a bottle. This is the first whiskey I actually enjoyed drinking straight / neat.
Now that I’m trying to expand my cabinet and palette, I’m making it a point to pick up a new bottle every couple of weeks. Durning my last trip to Costco, I stumbled on a deal they had on Johnnie Walker: $12 off two bottles. I picked the green and double black. Got the green for 45 and dB for 28. After discount I got them both for about $60.
I tried them both when I got home and they are a lot more aggressive than the Jameson black barrel. It’s gonna take some time for me to warm up to these, but I don’t hate them.
Wow wuss.
You still get points for the Double Black, not to mention the fact that a Dewar's review is out there. The amazing thing is the MB designation for THE Lord Burgundy for donating it...SCORE!
It's an honor and pleasure. :)
I only have Johnny Walker double black too lol!! I love watching these videos!!
Thank you guys,just ordered a bottle Johnnie walker Green for my Dad as a Christmas present, he loves the black label,so he will enjoy the green label. No doubt.
Best blend sofar: Johnnie walker Black 4 part and 1 part Ardberg 10
Hey guys, awesome videos, love them. Quick question, is the green you are using to compare the new release? Or the green that was discontinued?
Thanks it’s fun to have a drink with you guys
Of all the videos I have watched on this channel (150+) this is the first time I have actually had the subject of the video in my bar when I first watched the video. Usually I have to go back to the video once I have restocked.
Just tried this for the first time while watching, the major flavor im getting is cilantro??? I agree with the scents.
I get a tabacco flavor and scent from it.
Old Pulteney has quite a range to choose from very reasonably priced, and a great beginner highland malt. Unfortunately availability in my neck of the woods leaves something to be desired. The only one here is Navigator.
Hey! JW green was my first ever taste of scotch. However, it wasn't till I had Macallan and a cigar that I really started down the path. Sweet memories.
So, when reviewing the JW Black you guys spend about 30 seconds on that actual whisky before diving into the Green and the Double Black. Truely Bastardry of the Magnificent kind :-). Love the vids, u guys do a great job! and maybe, since the Old Pulteney 12 got mentioned here, you should just hurry up and do review of their truly amazing and wonderful 17 and / or 21 before they disappear forever...
I have very fond memory’s of me and a bottle of JW Black. Very good friend 🙌
just got a bottle of the green todayu.. love it.
lol loved the end; Rex the description was spot on.....
Both the Black and Double Black are good, but I prefer the Double Black for it's smokier nose and more oaky taste and viscous texture. Haven't tried the Green Label yet, it's surely something I look forward to. And about the Label names - yes indeed, the Black was introduced before the Green and that's why the smokier name was already taken. The Black was the second product after the classic Red Label they started making. I am guessing they are somewhat trying to fix this difference in names and the expectation they create with the Double Black and it's smokiness.
Loving the common whisky review!
I just bought my first bottle at age 3 with only a couple of types of scotch to compare it too, but this is so smooth I'm hoping this video doesn't bash it and destroy my sense of taste and have me running back to my WT 101 bourbon.
Never had ANY of the JW line. Would love to see a comparison review of all of them.
Give them a try, definitely worth it...do not try red lol...Green is absolutely awesome, 44 bucks at my local Costco
I was once at a birthday party that I didn’t want to be at. So in a moment of poor judgement, I drank an entire bottle of JW Black.
That, and several vodka Jell-O shots, resulted in a hospital visit and a 2 day hangover. I knew it was the Jell-O shots that really screwed me over, but I couldn’t even smell whisky without gagging for 3 months afterward.
Even though I still haven’t drank JW Black since, you guys have helped me enter a world of whisk(e)y that I was lost without! After I’m done being broke and graduate college, I hope to find my lone Buffalo Trace bottle some friends. Thank you!!
Austin B Wow, I feel really lucky. I went to a birthday party once I didn’t want to be at and got sick on pink birthday cake, guacamole, and margaritas......I felt fine once all that raspberry frosting-guacamole taste was out of my mouth.
My uncle gave me a bottle of JW Black for Christmas. Very smooth and pleasing.
The Blk reminds me of the Highland park 12, but in a lighter version
That's interesting, I get the opposite. The HP12 seems a little lighter and more floral, although somehow deeper(?), while the Black tastes like campfire smoke.
I guess that's why whisk(e)y is fun.
Oh man. I was watching you guys go on about Single Malts, which I drink, but then I was thinking what about blended like JW Black?? Voila! Someone served it to me recently and I really enjoyed it.
I just bought this and every time I buy a whiskey I look to see if you all reviewed it so I can get some assistance with the tasting notes. I really like this scotch, it's much friendlier than Laphroaig 10 though I like Laphroaig a little more for the density of smoke and flavor.
My local Costco has green for $44 a bottle. Delicious
WV it's $45 for black.
I feel like it was at Giant Eagle in grantsville@Tyler Holt
I cant seem to find it but there is a website that lets you see what each location has in morgantown@Tyler Holt
what a great wideo. Tasting my first time green vs well tasted black with you ))
I have watched three videos and this one has been the best.
Daniel every time you guys do a review on several whiskeys and you turn and walk back to get a clean glass you inevitably say” we are getting low on glasses”
I recently looked at a real old video (Daniel going over side-to-side comparisons) and was unnerved by how empty the vault looked. It just wasn't right.
My only experience with Johnny Walker Black was at a country club I was at for an event. It was super watery tasting. Probably due to the pour spout lid the bottle had. It was disappointing, but I was kind of expecting that. Should have just gotten Jameson.
I purchased a couple of the 2010 Johnnie walker green back in the day and I still have them I won't if they're worth anything since the line was discontinued for a while
Am regular at black. Had the gold before the double black ,few days ago I had my first green.. and yeah, green is best. ❤️
That intro was F@cking awesome. Love the channel and the content. Your channel is my go to for when I’m buying whisky myself. I would love to see a challenge where if Rex loses he shaves his long girlish hair.
I tried nosing it yesterday, couldn't catch anything, damn you guys are good
I drink red label all the time. I do like the way it tastes. I have it on the rocks but i really like the black label too. To much in fact have not tried the green label but i think i will cause of this video. I just subbed and i have watched quiet a few of your videos. I like scotch whisky a lot, i tried going back to an old kentucky whiskey and i was ruined. It just tasted bad i don't know why funny thing though, i mixed a little bit of red label and that kentucky whiskey and it surprisingly was pretty good. I wouldn't do that all the time but i was experimenting 😀.
Have you guys tried Johnny walker King George V?... Its like a BBQ flavoured Glenfarcas 25..(Well,..sort of) . But it does have fantastic authentic Bon fire nose!.
The comment about your guy's looks was interesting. I've watch, hmm 75% of all the vids in this channel and noticed the same thing. Daniel, I think your glorious Viking ways has been rubbing off on Rex a tad.I found your channel because of Ralfy's channel due to the shout out you gave him to help him get up to 100 subs. You guys are rockin it as well! 86k+ in a year is some insane growth a long with Whiskey biscuits. Congratulations! Love what your doing, and keep up the great work!
Double Black is $30 cheaper per bottle than Green Label in my area...typically people suggest the Double Black over the Green because for the price they're very close...I'm a JW Black fan, and I'm waiting for my bottles of Double and Green to show up...
+Johnny Cliche - "typically people suggest the Double Black over the Green because for the price they're very close" Uh. . . No. Double black is smoky, peaty, definitely with roots in Islay. Green is more balanced with a lean toward Speyside style whisky.
Oh man, I wish what my first ever whisky was! Sadly I don't remember!
FINALLY!!!! Black was first bottle of whisky I bought after I found your channel, so I have a soft spot for it.
I'd go as far as to say that JW Black is my favorite whiskey - along with Laphroaig Quarter Cask... weird combination i guess...
ANYWAY - #chadweek already!!!!
Just had my first try of Green Label... It is a whisky that doesn't know what it wants to be. Black Label on the other hand does, and makes for a cheap regular go-to in between single malts.
I think given the popularity and flagship status that Johnnie Walker has, i would like to see a video dedicated to JW that atleast includes the staples of Red, Black, Double Black, Green, Gold, Platinum & Blue. Special versions like Swing or Ghosts & Rare or etc, could be left off (given their pricier and/rarer nature) unless they want to include them.
How bout no? This video covers it. Blue is waste of good money.
100% agree. The Green is my go-to JW.
I know I’m late here, but it’s worth mentioning that the green is a blended malt meaning no grain alcohol whereas the black has grain
Can you do a video about your favorite accessible whiskeys?
The first time I had JW Black I didn’t like it much the peat and smoke where to much in my scotch infancy. I still haven’t had much islay but I think Duncan Taylor is changing my pallet one glass at a time
I've had the black and kinda liked it. But man, the Green was awesome! I freaking loved it! More complex, a little more smoke, quite awesome whisky.. Too bad it's damn expensive here hehe
Sure am glad I coughed up the extra $ for my buddies Christmas present and got him the Green, seems like a lot of reviews say it's the best for the price.
Red was my first Scotch (at age 18) and it made me swear of drinking Scotch ever again. I have have since corrected that.
Love the show guys. By chance have you tried JW Swing it’s my go to budget Scotch $30 here on Guam.
I would like to try this since the only scotch I have tried so far is the JW Red and was not impressed obviously.
New to the tribe
I got to try the black label along with this video. Never been a scotch fan but I can appreciate it much better now. I can get the smokey, peppery and slight green apple but all I can taste is smoke
Maybe I'll find a scotch I'll eventually drink every now and then, until then I'll keep getting bourbon.
Consider two items. One that tastes like vegetation, grain and earth. The other tastes like dust, smoke and leather. Which item is green?
Your description of the tastes (@ 07:30) of each is in perfect harmony with the labeling in my opinion.
Dust, smoke and leather referred to the double black
It's been a while since I've had JW black, but iirc, I remember thinking if something burnt a bunch of used tires, somehow extracted any moisture that was left from the ashes, that was JW black.
Hey, could you review Johnnie Walker Swing, please.
I was lucky enough to enjoy JWalker Blue in a whiskey vault much like yours
I think Johnnie Walker red is meant to be mixed in a cocktail but black green gold platinum and blue are all really good in my opinion I've actually never tried red yet but I'm getting a bottle
The Johnnie Walker red is the first whiskey i have ever bought, i mostly get the taste of alkohol with tiny little notes of outher stuff, should it taste like that or is it my tastebuds that are crap??
Love you guys; you’ve really helped me dive head first into my whisky journey. My biggest criticism for the channel is Rex’s polo shirts. You gotta stop wearing those brother. You’re better than that. Cheers!
Tucker Grabher Like the Big Lebowski, he’s a Goodwill grab-bag refugee.....cant be too choosy.
Eric Schwab The dude abides
hi
a friend is going to get married in a few months and both him and his future wife enjoy drinking.
up until now their favourite scotches are JW green label (got mixed experiences with gold label), glenfiddich 15 & glenfiddich 18
i want to surprise them with something fancy but similar to those ones in taste so they would still like it
my budget would be 200$-250$ max per bottle.
got any ideas of what can i get them?
Thank you :D
Is there any difference between JW Black and the Blade Runner edition?
Have you done a review of the Chivas Regal and the other variations. That is my go to scotch, that and Glenfiddich
How the hell does Daniel walk right up to that wall and find whichever bottle he's looking for right away...
It’s the 6th liquor sense.
Here in Ecuador there is a province call Loja where people drink a lot of Johnnie Walker Red Label.
Im watching now after buying black. Cheers!
Great reviews as always..Big fan of you guys. I have a question though on the JW black. I live in Canada and at LCBO we pay the same price for a glenfiddich or glenlivet as a Jw black...60cad. What would you choose between the three?
Glenlivet 12
For all the nonsense in this video, I have to give them credit for getting the bottom line correct. Johnnie Walker Green is the best value of the line by far. They discontinued it for about a few years, but fortunately they reintroduced it a couple of years ago. I generally stick to single malts, but Johnnie Walker Green is an exception. I believe it is the only one in the line that is 100% malt whisky, and I think that makes a big difference. When they discontinued it, I bought several bottles. I'm glad they brought it back.
MB's another fine video..... Just got a gift from my father returning from Australia, Jim Beam Small batch a fine bourbon have ye tried it??