Johnnie Walker Black Label is the original Walker family blend — built from up to 40 Scotch whiskies, each aged a minimum of 12 years, for a smooth, complex blend with smoky malt, peat, and sherried fruit character. Black Label is the benchmark 12-year blended Scotch. Drawing on whiskies from across Scotland's regions, all matured at least 12 years, it delivers a rich, layered profile — smoke and peat balanced by sherried fruit and a long, lingering finish. It is versatile enough to sip neat, on the rocks, or as the base of a Scotch cocktail. Smooth enough for newcomers, complex enough for seasoned drinkers — Black Label is the everyday premium blend. Tasting Notes Nose: Smoky malt with sherried fruit and a hint of vanilla. Palate: Rich and complex — peat smoke, dried fruit, and warm spice. Finish: Long and lingering. Specs Brand: Johnnie Walker (Diageo) Type: Blended Scotch Whisky Age: 12 Year minimum ABV: 40% Size: 750ml Browse the full Johnnie Walker collection at Wooden Cork. Frequently Asked Questions How many whiskies are in Black Label? Up to 40 different Scotch whiskies, each aged a minimum of 12 years. What does Black Label taste like? Smoky malt, peat, and sherried fruit with a long, lingering finish — rich and complex but smooth. How do you serve it? Neat, on the rocks, or as the base of a Scotch cocktail. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How many whiskies are in Black Label?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Up to 40 different Scotch whiskies, each aged a minimum of 12 years."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What does Black Label taste like?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Smoky malt, peat, and sherried fruit with a long, lingering finish — rich and complex but smooth."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do you serve it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Neat, on the rocks, or as the base of a Scotch cocktail."}}]}