Johnnie Walker Double Black Costco (2024)

FAQs

Which is better Johnnie Walker Black or Double Black? ›

The Black Label is known for its smoothness and balance, with flavors of vanilla, toffee, and dark fruits. On the other hand, the Double Black offers a more robust taste with strong smoky notes, making it a favorite among those who prefer a more intense flavor.

Experience the bold and brooding intensity of Johnnie Walker Double Black, the embodiment of rebellion in the world of Whiskey. Handpicked from the west coast of Scotland, this blend features naturally smoky whiskies aged in charred barrels to deliver a full-bodied taste that's second to none.

Yes, Johnnie Walker Double Black is a great tasting and great value blend.

Add a small amount of ice or water to your whisky to open its flavors. Many people swear by ice or water in their Black Label, which can dilute tastes of smokiness and harsh alcohol. This can be a great choice for beginners who are new to the intensity of whisky.

Johnnie Walker Double Black is a full-bodied whisky, with an intense smoky character and layers of spice, inspired by our iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label.

The Johnnie Walker Red price proves it is the most affordable, while the Blue Label's whisky price tag proves that it is the brand's most premium blend. Wondering why? It is the Scotch name. This whisky gets aged in an oak cask for three or more years (older, the better).

While Johnnie Walker Black Label is aged at least 12 years, and has the label to prove it, Double Black lacks an age statement.

Johnnie Walker Double Black Label

It has notes of smoke, peat, and dark fruit and is considered a more premium offering than Black Label. The price of Double Black Label ranges from $40 to $60.

Enjoy Johnnie Walker Black Label served with soda for a smoky, rich drink with a slightly dry finish. It's a well-balanced long drink that is perfect for all occasions.

What does Double Black taste like? ›

Originally released to the travel retail market, Double Black combines the rich, malty flavour 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 usual rich, malty core.

Tasting Notes

Johnnie Walker Double Black, is a blended Whisky, created in the style of Johnnie Walker Black Label but with a rich, more intense, smokier flavour. Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is a luxurious and smooth whisky, with notes of vanilla, dark fruit and gentle smoke.

Bottom Line: Overall, the Black Label is a more robust and well-rounded flavor profile than the Double Black, which relies on a decent whiff of peat smoke to grab your attention as it is a bit weaker on the nose and initial palate.

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Note, the Double Black has no age statement. By law no Scotch whisky (grain or malt) is less than 3 years in cask but the JWDB is no 12-year whisky. You will have to decide whether the Double Black, at almost 15% higher price than the Black Label, is worth the coin for a simpler, but smokier experience.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the brand's premium offering, made with a blend of the finest and rarest whiskies. The flavor profile of Blue Label is rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and smoke.

While it takes cues from the Black Label, Double Black elevates the intensity, specifically its smoky aspects. The Double Black blend includes a higher proportion of whiskies from Scotland's West Coast and Island distilleries, renowned for their peaty character.