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.

It won't appeal to someone who dislikes smoky whisky but if you appreciate a little peat and are looking for a cheaper blended alternative for co*cktails or drinking with ice and/or a mixer on hot summer nights, look no further than Johnnie Walker Double Black; a surprisingly good blended Scotch whisky.

Double Black aims to crank up the dry smoky notes through an increase of peated malts in the blend, as well as with the use of heavily charred ex-sherry casks. The result is not just cranked-up smoke but cranked-up everything: a blended whisky for single malt lovers.

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.

The average price for a bottle of Gold Label ranges from $70 to $90, making it more expensive than Black Label but less expensive than Blue Label. The availability of Gold Label in gift sets may be limited, so it may not be as widely available as the other labels.

Strongly influenced by powerful West Coast and Island whiskies, Johnnie Walker Double Black is best enjoyed with water to unlock its complex layers of smouldering spice and smoke. An impressive blend to share, whatever the occasion.

The Red Label is known for its bold, spicy flavors, making it an excellent choice for co*cktails and mixed drinks. The Black Label, however, is known for its smooth, deep, and complex character, making it a perfect sipping whisky. In terms of price, the Black Label is slightly more expensive than the Red Label.

The simplest way to enjoy your whisky is neat, cleansing your palate with cool water between sips. Some people also add a few drops of water to their whisky, which can open up the flavors as the liquids combine. Experiment to see what works for you, but go slowly. Don't add too much water at once.

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.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky

This is the mountaintop of Johnnie Walker's whiskies. The blend is a marriage of ultra-rare grain and malt stock from extinct Diageo distilleries around Scotland. That's just … cool.

Which is better, Chivas or Black Label? ›

The Black Label offers a bolder experience. The peat, toffee sweetness and spices complement each other perfectly. It is well-balanced and inviting. The Chivas Regal is softer with a more fruity sweetness and warming toasted oak notes that offer a smooth, more gentle experience.

Accounting for almost 96% of Jack Daniel's annual whiskey sales, the Black Label brand is the #1 selling whiskey in the world with over 150 million bottles sold worldwide every year.

Black Label whisky, however, uses only blends of 12 years old or greater, while those chosen for Green Label have aged 15 years or more, and its Platinum Label whiskies have a minimum of 18 years.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a rich, smooth blended Scotch Whisky made using only single malt and grain whiskies. It spends 12 years in a cask growing into a vibrant body of flavour. The results are deep layers of sweet fruit, spice, and vanilla – all wrapped in a cloak of smoke.