Tuesday, August 20, 2019

JOHNNIE WALKER LAUNCHES TWO NEW GAME OF THRONES INSPIRED BOTTLINGS

Diageo, has announced the launch of two new Johnnie Walker blended Scotch whisky expression’s, inspired by the Game of Thrones television series.

Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice (40.2% ABV) is a blend of grain and single malt whiskies, from distillery’s including Clynelish. Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire (40.8% ABV) is a blend of grain and single malt whiskies, including peated malts from the Caol Ila distillery.

Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire

These latest limited editions, which follow on from the release of White Walker by Johnnie Walker in 2018, are said to be inspired by the houses of Westeros, House Stark and House Targaryen, in the hit HBO television series, which concluded earlier this year.

Commenting on the news, Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing & Retail at HBO, said: “We were very proud to partner with Johnnie Walker again to bring more whiskies to the realm. The Game of Thrones audience continues to both engage with the culture fostered around the series and look for the special collectibles that let it live on. After seeing the excitement there was for White Walker by Johnnie Walker, we are thrilled to celebrate the end of an epic tale by offering more quality whisky for fans of the show and whisky enthusiasts to collect and enjoy.”

Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire, will be available to pre-order from Amazon next month, for delivery in October, for a RRP of £34.00 each.

Posted by Steve Rush