Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen is the second in a
series of special releases crafted using irreplaceable “ghost” whiskies
and other incredibly rare whiskies from the Johnnie Walker Blue Label
reserves. At the heart of this limited edition lies the highly
sought-after Islay single malt, Port Ellen - a ‘ghost’ distillery that
shut its doors in 1983.
For Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Dr. Jim Beveridge, the Johnnie
Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare series is an exciting exploration of
flavour. Jim says: “These whiskies deliver a fascinating glimpse into
another world, exploring the unique, inimitable character of whiskies
from a small number of iconic, closed distilleries that lend something
very special to every drop of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.”
In crafting Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen, Jim
blended the highly sought-after ghost whiskies from Port Ellen,
Caledonian and Carsebridge, with five incredibly rare malts from
Mortlach, Dailuaine, Cragganmore, Blair Athol and Oban.
The result is a whisky with layers of creamy vanilla sweetness and
rolling waves of waxy citrus, rich malt and tropical fruit notes - all
perfectly balanced by the distinctive maritime smokiness of Port Ellen
that lingers in, the long and warming finish.
