{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-blue-festive-blend-whisky","title":"Johnnie Walker Blue Festive Blend Whisky","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohnnie Walker Blue Festive Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited edition release of Johnnie Walker's flagship Blue Label, created for the festive season and inspired by the flavours of Indian cuisine. Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker selected a rare combination of aged Scotch whiskies to build a blend that layers warming spice and bright citrus over the silky, honeyed depth that Blue Label is known for. Each bottle is individually numbered, reflecting the rarity of the whiskies used in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect fragrant cardamom and saffron alongside delicate rosewater and bright citrus. The palate brings honeyed sweetness and chocolate dipped fruit, carried by warming spice and the characteristic depth of Blue Label. The finish is long, smooth and elegant, with lingering spice and a faint smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Chocolate Orange Truffles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The citrus and chocolate notes in the whisky mirror the truffle's flavours, while its sweetness softens the whisky's warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced Mulled Fruit Cake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardamom and saffron in the blend echo the cake's baking spices, making this a natural festive season pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron and Pistachio Barfi:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Indian sweet shares the whisky's saffron and rosewater character, a pairing that nods to the blend's flavour inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Gouda:\u003c\/strong\u003e A firm, nutty cheese gives the honeyed palate something savoury to lean against without overpowering the whisky's delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eServing \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat or with a single drop of water in a tulip shaped Glencairn glass at room temperature, around 18 to 20°C, to let the cardamom and citrus aromas open up. Store the bottle upright, away from direct light and heat, and reseal tightly after pouring to preserve the blend's delicate top notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a numbered, limited edition expression of an already prestigious label, this is a standout gift for the holiday season, client appreciation or a milestone celebration. Its distinctive festive packaging and individually numbered bottle make it feel like a considered, once a year gift rather than an everyday bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnnie Walker is produced by Diageo and blended under the direction of Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker, drawing on whiskies from across Scotland's distilling regions. Blue Label itself is crafted from a small selection of rare, aged Scotch whiskies, and this Festive Blend variant builds on that base with a flavour direction inspired by Indian cuisine for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnnie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68054115844348,"sku":"51065","price":630.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/7335\/7723\/files\/vyno-johnnie-walker-blue-festive-blend-whisky.jpg?v=1793509591","url":"https:\/\/vyno.ca\/products\/johnnie-walker-blue-festive-blend-whisky","provider":"Vyno","version":"1.0","type":"link"}