The third and final expression in the Johnnie Walker Masters series, following The John Walker Master's Edition and Johnnie Walker Master's Ruby Reserve. The limited series contains ultra-luxury blends that celebrate the art of whisky making. It showcases how four masters combine generations of Scotch knowledge and craftsmanship with their expertise to create a truly exceptional Scotch. Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour 48 Year Old is composed of rare whiskies, aged for at least 48 years, from seven distilleries, including four so-called “ghost” distilleries: Port Dundas, Brora, Glen Albyn, and Glenury Royal, along with Cameronbridge, Blair Athol, and Dalwhinnie. This whisky comes in a very rare green crystal Baccarat decanter with a wooden box and is signed by the four master craftsmen involved: the Malt Master, Distillation Master, Cask Master, and Blend Master. Only 288 bottles were produced worldwide, making it extremely limited and collectible.
Tasting notes
Soft and gentle smoke, reminiscent of seaweed and salty air, gives way to rich dried fruits. Notes of molasses linger with leather-bound books before smoke gently weaves back through the senses.
Cinnamon-infused apples combine with star anise, crushed peppercorn and warming oak embers, enveloped in waves of baked caramel and rich butterscotch before culminating in a gentle and warming smoke in the finish.
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