Originally released to the travel retail market, Double Black combines the rich, malty flavor of Black Label with slightly peatier whisky and casks that were more heavily charred. The result is a toasty, smoky whisky with Johnnie Walker's usually rich, malty core.
Tasting Notes Nose: Slightly smoky and almost medicinal on the nose, it offers up hints of vanilla, a little tar, a touch of barbecue sauce, citrus, and malt.
Palate: Good body and very creamy with a sublimely malty core. It offers up a surprising level of peat smoke which works really well. Creamy sweetness, hints of softwood smoke, salty butter, custard, and cereal grains.
Finish: Good length with notes of malt, boiled sweets, black pepper, and cool smoke.
