{"id":34785,"date":"2018-10-31T14:46:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T14:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=34785"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:28:51","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:28:51","slug":"johnnie-walker-releases-blue-label-ghost-rare-port-ellen-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/johnnie-walker-releases-blue-label-ghost-rare-port-ellen-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnnie Walker releases Blue Label ‘Ghost and Rare’ Port Ellen edition in duty-free"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new whisky is the second in a series of special editions crafted using irreplaceable \u2018ghost\u2019 whiskies and other incredibly rare whiskies from the Johnnie Walker Blue Label reserves used to create the award-winning Johnnie Walker Blue Label.<\/p>\n

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At the heart of this limited edition lies the highly sought-after Islay single malt, Port Ellen, following the release of Johnnie Walker Blue Label ‘Ghost and Rare’ Brora last year.<\/p>\n

For Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge and his small team of expert blenders, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare series is an exciting exploration of flavour.<\/p>\n

Jim Beverage commented: \u201cThese whiskies deliver a fascinating glimpse into another world, exploring the unique, inimitable character of whiskies from a small number of iconic, closed distillieries that lend something very special to every drop of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. It\u2019s really interesting to be able to put a spotlight on the character of these whiskies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Ghost\u2019 whiskies from Caledonian and Carsebridge add layers of creamy, vanilla sweetness whilst rare malts from Mortlach, Dailuaine, Cragganmore, Blair Athol and Oban deliver rolling waves of waxy citrus, rich malt and tropical fruit flavours – all perfectly balanced by the distinctive maritime smokiness of Port Ellen that lingers in the long and warming finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

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At the end of last year, Diageo (owners of Johnnie Walker) announced that Port Ellen and Brora, two of the most revered \u201clost\u201d distilleries in the global spirits industry, were to be brought back to life through a \u00a335 million investment.<\/p>\n

In the 34 years since Brora and Port Ellen were closed, the whiskies they produced have become some of the most highly prized and sought after liquids in Scotch whisky, renowned for exceptional quality and character; elevating the lost distilleries to cult status amongst whisky enthusiasts and collectors.<\/p>\n

Update (31 October 2018) – this rare edition is now available in selected duty-free stores in airports and has a RRSP of \u00a3300 for a 1 litre bottle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hunters! Don’t forget to post images of your purchases and thoughts on this whisky via @dutyfreehunter #dutyfreehunter<\/p>\n

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Johnnie Walker unveils Blue Label Ghost and Rare limited editions based on whiskies from lost distilleries<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n