Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Chinese New Year 2017 Penang Street Art Edition, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2017, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 14
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

This is a special limited edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label released in 2017 to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Rooster). It features unique artwork by Lithuanian-born street artist Ernest Zacharevic, depicting the spirit of Penang, Malaysia, blending traditional and modern elements. Crafted from rare and exceptional casks from Johnnie Walker's portfolio, including whiskies from distilleries like Cardhu, Clynelish, and Benrinnes, it offers a rich and balanced flavor profile.

Overall Rating
88/100
Great88 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Impressive depth, malty, vanilla fudge, caramel, honey, warming dry peat smoke, gentle spices, sweet fruity smell of raisins, glazed Danish pastries.
Palate
Rich and balanced, smooth, velvety, hazelnuts, citrus fruit, vanilla sweetness, honey, red, orange, yellow and green fruits, spice, peat, ginger, kumquats, sandalwood, dark chocolate, peppery oak spices, ripe peaches, red berries, toffee apples.
Finish
Luxuriously long, smooth, rich, soft smoky, lingering oak spice and peat smoke.
Change-14.2%
LatestSGD 358
HighSGD 460
LowSGD 297
SGD 479SGD 412SGD 345SGD 278Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Oct 12Dec 7Aug 10Aug 10 - SGD 417 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 460 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 440 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 420 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 314 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 314 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 414 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 378 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 378 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Mar 29 - SGD 367 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 367 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 358 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 357.68
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 29, 2026SGD 366.99
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 29, 2026SGD 366.99
Region
Scotland
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2017
ABV
40%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Johnnie Walker
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Emma Walker
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
4000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Chinese New Year 2017 Penang Street Art Edition
Historical context
Chinese New Year 2017 (Year of the Rooster)
Special release
Limited Edition; Chinese New Year; Penang Street Art; Malaysia Exclusive
Allocation
Asian market; Malaysia
Nose
Impressive depth, malty, vanilla fudge, caramel, honey, warming dry peat smoke, gentle spices, sweet fruity smell of raisins, glazed Danish pastries.
Palate
Rich and balanced, smooth, velvety, hazelnuts, citrus fruit, vanilla sweetness, honey, red, orange, yellow and green fruits, spice, peat, ginger, kumquats, sandalwood, dark chocolate, peppery oak spices, ripe peaches, red berries, toffee apples.
Finish
Luxuriously long, smooth, rich, soft smoky, lingering oak spice and peat smoke.
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