Johnnie Walker Blended Whisky

Johnnie Walker takes its name from John “Johnnie” Walker, who in the 19th century sold whisky from his grocery shop in Ayrshire, Scotland. His blended Scotch whiskies became popular, though the brand truly took off when John’s son Alexander Walker inherited the business in 1857.

Within a decade, Alexander launched Walker’s Old Highland, a blended Scotch which laid the foundations for the brand’s subsequent global success. Shortly thereafter, the distinctive rectangular bottles were introduced. In the early 20th century, John’s grandsons Alexander Walker II and George Walker evolved the brand further by introducing the colour-coded naming convention, which is still in use to this day. In 1908, the range was rebranded as Johnnie Walker, now a household name.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the brand’s flagship bottling. Just one in 10,000 casks are considered worthy of inclusion in the blend, making this one of the most prestigious blended whiskies in the world.