Description

Johnnie Walker Select Casks is the first release in the Johnnie Walker Select Cask range — a blended Scotch assembled using whiskies matured in first-fill American oak casks for at least 10 years, then finished in ex-rye whiskey casks, presenting a smoky nose of burnt marshmallows and graham crackers, a palate of dark chocolate, cinnamon, raisin, and toasted oak, and a smooth and bursting spice finish.

The ex-rye whiskey cask finish is a specifically American dimension not typically applied to Scotch blends — rye whiskey casks carry the characteristic spice, grain, and dry character of American rye production directly into the Scotch base, adding a finishing layer distinctly different from the standard bourbon, sherry, or wine cask options. Browse all Johnnie Walker at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Smoky nose of burnt marshmallows and graham crackers from the first-fill American oak and ex-rye whiskey cask combination
• Palate: Dark chocolate, cinnamon, raisin, and toasted oak from the 10-year first-fill American oak and rye whiskey cask finish
• Finish: Smooth and bursting with spice from the ex-rye whiskey cask character

Specs

• Brand: Johnnie Walker Select Casks (Diageo)
• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Maturation: First-fill American oak (10+ years) → ex-rye whiskey cask finish
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an ex-rye whiskey cask contribute to Scotch whisky?

Rye whiskey casks carry the characteristic dry, spicy, and grain-forward character of American rye whiskey production — distinctly different from the vanilla and caramel of bourbon casks or the dried fruit of sherry casks. The spice and grain character of rye casks adds a finishing layer unique in the Johnnie Walker range. Order online with fast shipping.