ohnnie Walker Black Ruby – A Fruity and Exclusive Take on a Classic
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is a limited edition in the celebrated Johnnie Walker range, crafted to entice both discerning whisky connoisseurs and adventurous newcomers. With its rich, fruity character and deep complexity, Black Ruby offers a fresh and unexpected expression of what a blended Scotch whisky can be.
Character and Tasting Profile
Black Ruby is an exquisite blend where prominent sweetness and berry richness are balanced by Johnnie Walker’s signature subtle smokiness. Developed by Master Blender Emma Walker, this whisky delivers a bold yet well-harmonized taste experience:
Nose: Ripe dark fruits, cherry compote, vanilla bean, and a gentle wisp of smoke. As it breathes in the glass, hints of nutmeg and toasted oak emerge.
Palate: Smooth and velvety texture with layers of blackberry, plum, fig, and cherry liqueur. Integrated notes of Pedro Ximénez sherry, caramelized oak, and mild peat smoke provide depth and complexity.
Finish: Long, polished, and warming, with lingering sweetness, a touch of spice, and a faint whisper of peat that stays on the palate.
Production and Cask Aging
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is an artful combination of carefully selected single malts and grain whiskies sourced from across Scotland. It matures in a blend of:
First-fill red wine casks from Roseisle Distillery, imparting rich fruit and tannins.
Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, contributing nutty sweetness, dried fruit, and candied notes.
Bourbon casks, adding soft vanilla and creamy hints.
This multi-cask maturation process gives the whisky its deep ruby hue—hence the name “Black Ruby”—and yields a sophisticated, full-bodied flavor profile.
ABV and Packaging
Alcohol by Volume: 40%
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Release: Limited Edition – available only in select markets.
Serving Suggestions
Black Ruby is best enjoyed neat or with one ice cube to reveal its fruit-forward layers. It also works beautifully in cocktails, where its berry sweetness and subtle smoky undertones add depth—consider a twist on a classic Manhattan or an elegant Highball.
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is a confident, modern whisky that pays homage to tradition. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a berry-forward twist on a classic blend—equally appealing to the collector as to the everyday whisky enthusiast.
