{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-gold-label-the-centenary-blend-18-year-old-blende","title":"Johnnie Walker Gold Label The Centenary Blend 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky, Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohnnie Walker Gold Label – The Centenary Blend 18 Year Old shows honeyed sweetness, vanilla shortbread, tropical fruit, gentle smoke, and a long, refined peppermint‑honeycomb finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow is a full, structured, list‑ready tasting note grounded directly in your open‑tab sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnnie Walker Gold Label – The Centenary Blend18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky • Scotland • 40% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose - A delicate, clean, honeyed opening with a touch of fresh sea character—likely from Clynelish’s coastal influence. Layers of buttery grains, dried grass, and dried coconut follow, leading into pear and ripe apple with a sublime, soft smokiness running throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - Silky, layered, and beautifully balanced. Notes of vanilla, shortbread, tropical fruit, fresh‑cut hay, and marshmallow sit alongside a sweet, spicy, gently smoky malt burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHints of pear, dried apricot, and a touch of peat emerge on the back palate. The overall impression is powerful yet refined, with excellent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Long, subtly complex, and beautifully balanced, offering a refined fade of peppermint, honeycomb, and soft oak sweetness. A gentle wisp of smoke lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategory: Blended Scotch Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge: Minimum 18 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlend Composition: 15 single malts and grains, including Clynelish and Cardhu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: Honey • Vanilla • Shortbread • Tropical fruit • Gentle smoke • Peppermint‑honeycomb finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Creamy, elegant, subtly smoky, and exceptionally well‑balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Centenary Blend is widely praised (including 96 points in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible) for its subtle creaminess, complex fruit‑and‑honey sweetness, and refined smoke. It represents the classic luxury style of Johnnie Walker before the shift to Gold Label Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A luxurious 18‑year blend with honeyed sweetness, vanilla shortbread, tropical fruit, and a whisper of smoke—creamy, elegant, and beautifully balanced.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732238664001,"sku":null,"price":107.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/johnnie-walker-gold-label-the-centenary-blend-18-year-old-blende.jpg?v=1778857796","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/johnnie-walker-gold-label-the-centenary-blend-18-year-old-blende","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}