Review: Johnnie Walker Red & Whiskey Elements

Possibly the most recognizable Scotch Whisky brand in the world, Johnnie Walker Red is strongly peat and smoke with no small amount of heat on the finish.

24 hours in, and the Whiskey Elements add a very peaty flavor starts to mellow, adds some nice oak notes, and with less heat on the finish.  At this point the element is only just getting started.

48 hours in and the element brings out flavors of burnt toffee, sweet maple, with some added tobacco and herbal flavors in the mid palate.  The peat is still very present but the alcohol burn at the end is gone. This lower priced Scotch becomes smooth and pleasant.  One ice cube brightens the entire experience.

48 hours is a no brainer for this experiment as half way there isn’t really worth the ride.

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