{"id":2005736,"date":"2011-11-24T18:33:11","date_gmt":"2011-11-24T17:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/2011\/11\/24\/the-art-of-black-by-johnnie-walker\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:58:44","slug":"the-art-of-black-by-johnnie-walker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/en\/2011\/11\/24\/the-art-of-black-by-johnnie-walker\/","title":{"rendered":"“The Art of Black” by Johnnie Walker"},"content":{"rendered":"

“The Art of Black” by Johnnie Walker
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\nLast Tuesday, Johnny Walker celebrated “The Art of Black”, and I celebrated my birthday.<\/p>\n

During this magnificent evening, held last night in the H\u00f4tel 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.
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\nThis evening was an opportunity to delve into the history of one of the oldest houses in the world.
\nWith 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.
\nFrom 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.<\/p>\n

Black Label, the benchmark for Maison Walker<\/strong>
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\nCreated 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.
\nFrom 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.
\nAlexander 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.
\nTasting notes:<\/em>
\nComplex, fruity, slightly peaty. Vanilla, dried fruit and spices. <\/p>\n

In attendance:
\n– Fran\u00e7ois Berl\u00e9and – Fran\u00e7ois Xavier Demaison – Hafsia Herzi – Fran\u00e7ois Vincentelli – Marie Am\u00e9lie Seignier – Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Beigbeder – Patrick Mille – Julie Ferrier – Ta\u00efg Khris – Paulo Goude – Barbara Bui.
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Master of Ceremonies, English journalist Ray Cokes welcomed guests and told them the story of John Walker as told by Robert Carlyle.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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