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Johnnie Walker is celebrating India’s festival season with a new blended whisky

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If you’re a blended Scotch whisky drinker, you know about Johnnie Walker’s whisky prowess. You may also know the brand makes multiple whiskies for different palates and price points. But did you know the brand is well-known for its limited-edition expressions? Recently, Johnnie Walker added to this history of unique, special releases by launching the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend

As the name suggests, this new, rare expression was crafted to celebrate India’s festive season. This is the second year Johnnie Walker has released this expression. Johnnie Walker Master Blender Dr Emma Walker created the limited-edition blend. She and her team used some of the brand’s rarest whiskies from its reserves. But not only that. They selected the whiskies to complement India’s varied cuisine.

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According to the brand, the result is a memorable, balanced whisky that features flavors like cardamom, saffron, rosewater, candied orange peels, clover honey, chocolate-dipper fruit, gentle wintry spices, and just a hint of warming smoke. All these flavors were chosen to capture the richness of the food on the table and the revelry of holiday celebrations.

“I was captivated by the artistry of Indian cuisine, the way chefs balance bold spice with harmony, elegance, and depth. That sense of balance became my inspiration for this special Blue Label blend,” says Dr Emma Walker.

“By layering aromatic notes of cardamom, clove and cinnamon with smooth sweetness and our signature depth of flavor, we’ve created a whisky that complements the richness of India’s festive table while remaining unmistakably Johnnie Walker Blue Label.”

She adds, “By layering aromatic notes of cardamom, clove and cinnamon with smooth sweetness and our signature depth of flavor, we’ve created a whisky that complements the richness of India’s festive table while remaining unmistakably Johnnie Walker Blue Label.”

Where can I buy it?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend is currently available at select whisky retailers and online for the suggested retail price of $220 for a 750ml bottle. For more information about this release, classic Johnnie Walker Blue, and Jonnie Walker’s full portfolio, visit JohnnieWalker.com.

Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He’s been writing professional Read Full Bio
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