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Johnnie Walker King George V Edition, Official Bottling, 43%
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker King George V Edition, Official Bottling, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

John Walker & Sons King George V is an opulent and regal blended Scotch whisky, crafted to celebrate the granting of the first Royal Warrant to John Walker & Sons by King George V in 1934. It is made using hand-selected whiskies from distilleries that operated during his reign (1910–1936), including irreplaceable casks from the now-closed Port Ellen distillery. This historically specific blend offers extraordinary restraint and sophistication, with a complex, layered, and intense profile.

Overall Rating
88.8/100
Great88.8 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Sweet, smoky aromas from Port Ellen, with hints of fresh fruit, malt, raisins, figs, cinnamon, orange, vanilla, and dried fruit.
Palate
Profound notes of rich chocolate, sandalwood, smoke, and citrus. Layers of sweet fruits, dark chocolate, toffee, roast nuts, honey, and spices, with a subtle oak character.
Finish
A long, mouth-warming, and lingering finish with coastal smokiness, sweet spice, and dried fruit.

Reviews

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CedarRover avatarCedarRover7 Sept
88 / 100

The SGD 275.10 sale-price reference is a substantial outlay; the dried fruit, toffee and gentle smoke give this blend a warm, layered character that suits a more rounded style.

Nose: Dried fruits, Smoky malt, Subtle spice, Vanilla, Ripe apples, Roasted almonds, Cinnamon, Milk chocolate, Christmas pudding, OakPalate: Toffee, Dark chocolate, Roasted nuts, Gentle smoke, Honey, Warming spice, Rich fruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Dry, lightly smoky oakFinish: Lingering fruit, Spice, Smokiness, Rich peaty finish, Golden syrup, Creamy spices, Malt
birch_notebook avatarbirch_notebook25 Jul
88 / 100

Dried fruit and smoky malt give this blend a clear direction, while dark chocolate and warming spice add a deeper side. The combination sounds appealing, with fruit, smoke and oak working together.

Nose: Dried fruits, Smoky malt, Subtle spice, Vanilla, Ripe apples, Roasted almonds, Cinnamon, Milk chocolate, Christmas pudding, OakPalate: Toffee, Dark chocolate, Roasted nuts, Gentle smoke, Honey, Warming spice, Rich fruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Dry lightly smoky oakFinish: Lingering fruit, Spice, Smokiness, Rich peaty finish, Golden syrup, Creamy spices, Malt
Iinkwellkit22 Jun
89 / 100

The notes point to a rich rather than light style. Dried fruit, chocolate and toffee give it weight, while gentle smoke and dry oak add contrast. The long, smoky finish sounds like a good fit for someone looking for depth.

Nose: Rich dried fruits, Smoky malt, Subtle spice, Vanilla, Ripe apples, Roasted almonds, Cinnamon, Milk chocolate, Christmas pudding, OakPalate: Smooth toffee, Dark chocolate, Roasted nuts, Gentle smoke, Honey, Warming spice, Rich fruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Dry lightly smoky oakFinish: Long, Velvety, Complex, Lingering fruit, Spice, Smokiness, Rich peaty finish, Golden syrup, Creamy spices, Malt
Aamberkoi1 Feb
90 / 100

Toffee and honey meet a gentle smoky edge—nicely balanced.

Nose: Dried fruits, Smoky malt, Vanilla, Ripe applesPalate: Toffee, Dark chocolate, Gentle smoke, Honey, Rich fruitFinish: Long, velvety, Lingering fruit, Spice, Smokiness
Change+26.8%
LatestSGD 578
HighSGD 578
LowSGD 316
SGD 610SGD 501SGD 393SGD 285Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 12Feb 9Aug 30Sep 27Oct 12 - SGD 456 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 393 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 516 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 398 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 16 - SGD 356 - Just Whisky Auctions - Feb 16, 2026May 18 - SGD 316 - Just Whisky Auctions - May 18, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 464 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 421 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 335 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 21 - SGD 432 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 21, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 578 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

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

Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 578.21
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 21, 2026SGD 432.00
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 334.82

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 644.95
iShopChangiVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 777.00
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 630.00
Region
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Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2023
ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Johnnie Walker
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
European & American Oak 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)
Jim Beveridge
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Natural cork stopper
Presentation
Decanter with gift box
Series highlights
King George V
Historical context
Commemorates the Royal Warrant granted by King George V in 1934. Whiskies from distilleries operating during his reign (1910-1936).
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet, smoky aromas from Port Ellen, with hints of fresh fruit, malt, raisins, figs, cinnamon, orange, vanilla, and dried fruit.
Palate
Profound notes of rich chocolate, sandalwood, smoke, and citrus. Layers of sweet fruits, dark chocolate, toffee, roast nuts, honey, and spices, with a subtle oak character.
Finish
A long, mouth-warming, and lingering finish with coastal smokiness, sweet spice, and dried fruit.
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