Johnnie Walker, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition
blended Scotch whisky bottling, created by its former Master Blender, Dr. Jim
Beveridge.
Johnnie Walker Master’s Cut (40% ABV) which is a blend of
just two whiskies, pays homage to the brands past and celebrates its journey
into the future.
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| Johnnie Walker Master's Cut |
Johnnie Walker Master’s Cut, which is said to be a rich, smooth, candy-like Scotch whisky, that embodies the craft of blending, is comprised of single grain Scotch whisky from one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Cameronbridge and single malt Scotch whisky from one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland, Roseisle.
Jim Beveridge’s retirement came after a four-decade career
in whisky during which time he was responsible for some of the world’s most
popular and acclaimed Scotch whisky blends including Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
His commitment to developing the ultimate whisky flavours began when he started
his career with Johnnie Walker as an analytical chemist before going on to
establish himself as one of the most highly respected figures in the industry.
In 2019, he was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to the
Scotch whisky industry.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Jim Beveridge OBE said:
“Working in this incredible industry with Johnnie Walker has been an honour and
it’s a real privilege to work with the blending team - now led by Master
Blender Emma Walker - to create this legacy blend. It is my final Johnnie
Walker blend, made at a turning point in the Johnnie Walker journey when the
baton is passed from one master blender to another. The whisky looks to the
future, while also recognising the achievements of the past. It’s an exercise
in simplicity, doing more with less to create something which has a uniquely
complex character. Ultimately, we take
great whiskies and combine them in ways which create new, amazing new
expressions of blended Scotch.”
Limited to 1,000 bottles, Johnnie Walker Master’s Cut, will
be available later this year from Johnnie Walker Princes Street – the brand
experience in Edinburgh. RRP £1,000.
Posted by Steve Rush