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John Walker King George V, Oak Cask, 1991, 43%
John Walker

John Walker King George V, Oak Cask, 1991, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

John Walker King George V is an exclusive limited edition blended Scotch whisky created to celebrate the Royal Warrant granted to John Walker & Sons by King George V in 1934. It is crafted using whiskies from distilleries that were operational during King George V's reign (1910-1936), including rare malts from the now-closed Port Ellen distillery, Cardhu, and Lochnagar. This blend aims to reflect the distinctive Johnnie Walker style of that era. Presented in a luxurious crystal decanter and a silk-lined gift box, it offers a complex and refined character.

Overall Rating
87.5/100
Great87.5 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Rich, spicy aromas, Christmas pudding, brandy butter, vanilla, nuts, ground almond, and blossom.
Palate
Full-bodied and mature, with notes of honey, spices, vanilla, sweet fruit, dark chocolate toffee, roast nuts, and a gentle touch of smoke.
Finish
Long, lingering, smoky, salty, and spicy, with notes of caramel and cookies.

Reviews

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looseleaf.postcard avatarlooseleaf.postcard15 Oct
89 / 100

Sweetness meets spice and smoke.

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Hhalfmoon compass24 Sept
87 / 100

At 43% ABV, this blended whisky sits at a measured strength. The combination of sweet fruit, vanilla and dark chocolate toffee gives it a rich character, while the smoky, salty finish adds a more savoury edge. I find that contrast appealing.

Nose: Rich spice, Christmas pudding and brandy butter, Vanilla, nuts, ground almond and blossomPalate: Honey, spices, vanilla and sweet fruit, Dark chocolate toffee, roast nuts and gentle smokeFinish: Long, lingering smoke, salt and spice, Caramel and cookies
Wwildmint_socks15 Sept
88 / 100

The documented character has a clear centre: rich spice and Christmas pudding on the nose, followed by sweet fruit, roast nuts and dark chocolate toffee on the palate. A gentle touch of smoke adds contrast without taking over. The long, smoky, salty and spicy finish sounds more assertive than the sweeter middle. That balance makes this an engaging blend on paper, though the notes do not establish how prominent each element is.

Nose: Rich, spicy aromas, Christmas pudding, Brandy butter, Vanilla, Nuts, Ground almond, BlossomPalate: Full-bodied and mature, Honey, Spices, Vanilla, Sweet fruit, Dark chocolate toffee, Roast nuts, A gentle touch of smokeFinish: Long and lingering, Smoky, Salty, Spicy, Caramel, Cookies
Ttiny_pebble28 Aug
86 / 100

Rich, but smoky.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
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Region
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
1991
ABV
43%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
John Walker
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Jim Beveridge
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Natural cork stopper
Presentation
Crystal decanter in a silk-lined gift box
Series highlights
John Walker & Sons Collection
Historical context
Commemorates the Royal Warrant granted by King George V in 1934
Special release
Limited Release; Commemorates Royal Warrant
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich, spicy aromas, Christmas pudding, brandy butter, vanilla, nuts, ground almond, and blossom.
Palate
Full-bodied and mature, with notes of honey, spices, vanilla, sweet fruit, dark chocolate toffee, roast nuts, and a gentle touch of smoke.
Finish
Long, lingering, smoky, salty, and spicy, with notes of caramel and cookies.
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