Johnnie Walker Releases Blue Label Year of the Rat Limited Edition
In celebration of Chinese New Year on January 25, 2020, Johnnie Walker has released Blue Label Year of the Rat, a limited edition blended Scotch whisky packaged in a custom box and bottle featuring artwork by artist Shirley Gong. The artwork is intended to capture “the wit, entrepreneurship and adaptability” of the Rat and “heralds the opportunity and good fortune the Rat’s arrival signifies.”
Year of the Rat is blended from the same components as the standard Johnnie Walker Blue Label, but it’s bottled at a higher ABV (46% vs 40%) for additional character and intensity of flavor. Official tasting notes describe Blue Label Year of the Rat as “Velvety smooth with vibrant fruit, rich spice, toffee notes and a warm lingering smokiness.”
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rat is available now at a suggested retail price of $249.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Photo credit: Diageo.
Source: Diageo.