JOHNNIE WALKER 40 YEAR OLD
If you are too familiar with the product lines of the world famous brand Johnnie walker, then surely you will not be able to ignore the new and interesting experiences. Johnnie Walker has revealed an astonishing 40-year Johnnie Walker ultra-limited scotch whiskey, released in honor of bartender Jim Beveridge for his forty years of exceptional craft and dedication to whiskey.
- A limited edition to honor 40 years of service by its master blender Jim Beveridge
Johnnie Walker global brand director, John Williams said: “Jim is a giant of our industry and we wanted to make sure we marked this milestone with a truly special whisky. It was a pleasure to ask Jim to craft a Scotch that paid tribute to those whiskies that have left an indelible mark on his career.” Twice in succession named Master Blender of the Year, this quiet man commands respect throughout the whisky world. For Sukhinder Singh, founder of The Whisky Exchange: “Blending is one of the most complex things in the world. You can learn to become a master blender, but the true master of blending is rare. I have seen Jim in action and it is so natural for him to create a masterpiece every time he creates a blend.” A master blend, from a master of blending. Master of the Quaich and whisky writer Charles MacLean offers a simple tribute, “I have known Jim for over 20 years and have the highest respect for his knowledge as a chemist, his skill as a blender, his ability as a teacher and, above all, his self-effacing modesty.”
To make Johnnie Walker Master’s Ruby Reserve, Jim worked closely with his team to select just eight ultra-rare forty-year-old whiskies. The blend has several “ghost” or closed distilleries in its makeup including Cambus, Carsebridge, Pittyvaich, and Port Ellen. Additionally, other working distilleries such as Talisker, Royal Lochnagar, Glendullan, and Cragganmore are included in the blend. This is an extremely rare release with just 398 bottles produced, each bottle is bottled at a concentration of 43.0% ABV, with a volume of 700ml.
- The energetic whiskey is handcrafted and delicately decorated
“The ‘ghost’ whiskies from Cambus, Carsebridge and Pittyvaich bring layers of rich fruit flavor. We’ve combined this with the flavors of dark chocolate, plums and cherries found in the wonderfully aged expressions of Royal Lochnagar, Glendullan and Cragganmore and the soft aromatic sea salt notes of Talisker and Port Ellen – creating a beautiful, full-bodied whisky.” Jim remarks: “Every whisky in this new expression holds a special place in my heart. I worked at each of these distilleries during various points of my career and the flavours and smells of their whiskies transport me back to very happy times throughout my time with Johnnie Walker.”
The liquid is presented in a decanter befitting of its opulence. The Baccarat crystal decanter has a beautiful, hand-crafted golden-red color to represent Jim’s ruby anniversary. It is also a hallmark of Baccarat’s finest pieces. To create it, clear crystal is gradually fused with 24-carat gold powder at exactly 540°C to achieve the iconic golden.
