Johnnie Walker Blue Label 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Design Series

From humble beginnings in a grocer’s store to the worldwide sensation that it is today, Scotch whisky label Johnnie Walker has come a long way in 200 years. That’s right, the iconic blended whisky is turning the big ‘two-double-zero’, and to celebrate, the label has unveiled four new releases, each signifying a pivotal aspect in the JW story. Each of these exclusive releases brings a fresh perspective to the 200th-anniversary story and is the perfect way to celebrate this huge moment for Johnnie Walker. 

1. Blue Label 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Design for the iconic Johnnie Walker Blue Label features bespoke illustrations that depict founder John Walker’s bold journey. This design also pays homage to some of the great cities and countries that have been part of the Johnnie Walker story. Collectors can chart the growth of the Johnnie Walker name through the illustrations of geographical landmarks and cultural symbols that represent progress in each of the countries.
2. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Legendary Eight: An exclusive release celebrating 200 years of bold and passionate craft, this smooth, mellow Scotch is crafted using some of the very rarest whiskies in the Johnnie Walker reserves. Each whisky is hand-selected from only eight legendary distilleries that all existed when John Walker made the first steps on his journey, including some very rare expressions from long-closed “ghost” distilleries.
3. John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend: This exclusive release celebrates a breakthrough moment in John Walker & Sons’ history. It depicts the infamous launch of Old Highland Whisky in the 1860s, the company’s first commercial blend to travel from Scotland to the four corners of the world. This rich and complex whisky is inspired by the flavours found in the Walker family’s grocery store in the 1860s and uses whiskies from distilleries that were operating at that time. The exclusive pack design reveals the only existing image of the Kilmarnock grocery store 200 years ago.
4. John Walker & Sons Bicentenary Blend: Finally, the Bicentenary Blend takes us back to where it began. This exceptional whisky is a sensorial journey down the fragrant aisles of John Walker’s original grocery store in Scotland. The team making this blend drew inspiration from John’s store and meticulously crafted a whisky with rich layers that re-imagines the exotic flavours that shaped his imagination. The John Walker & Sons Bicentenary Blend is crafted with rare and exceptional whiskies, all aged for at least 28 years, including whiskies from long-closed “ghost” distilleries such as Pittyvaich, Cambus and Port Ellen.