“The Art of Black” by Johnnie Walker
Last Tuesday, Johnny Walker celebrated “The Art of Black”, and I celebrated my birthday.
During this magnificent evening, held last night in the Hôtel particulier at 34 avenue Foch, Johnnie Walker whisky introduced its Black Label to its 800 guests. A dandyish evening in the image of the brand’s emblem.
This evening was an opportunity to delve into the history of one of the oldest houses in the world.
With over 200 years of history, the Maison Walker has developed a unique and exceptional know-how, which was recounted during this evening. Founded in Scotland, it possesses the rarest and most important reserves.
From generation to generation, the Walkers continue to passionately perpetuate the know-how of the House’s founder, thanks to their uncommon expertise in the production and selection of the finest malt whiskies.
Black Label, the benchmark for Maison Walker
Created in 1909 by Sir Alexander II, Johnnie Walker Black Label is the world’s most popular 12-year-old scotch whisky. In creating this rich, complex blend, Alexander’s intention was to offer a great scotch to sophisticated palates. From the outset, it carried an indication of age to guarantee its quality, a first for its time.
From the reserves of some forty whiskies over 12 years old, Johnnie Walker Black Label is a harmonious blend of well-balanced, full-bodied Highland malts, combined with Islay malts, with their distinctive smoky, peaty aroma.
Alexander II also decided to reserve for Black Label a significant proportion of whiskies from casks that had previously contained sherry, to give it an even more personal richness of taste.
Tasting notes:
Complex, fruity, slightly peaty. Vanilla, dried fruit and spices.
In attendance:
– François Berléand – François Xavier Demaison – Hafsia Herzi – François Vincentelli – Marie Amélie Seignier – Frédéric Beigbeder – Patrick Mille – Julie Ferrier – Taïg Khris – Paulo Goude – Barbara Bui.
Master of Ceremonies, English journalist Ray Cokes welcomed guests and told them the story of John Walker as told by Robert Carlyle.
These “Happy Few” discovered the process of making the legendary whisky, the art of tasting it, all to the sound of artistic performances by violinist-prodigy Charlie Siem and talented soul singer “Rox”, both in exceptional private concerts.
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