Johnnie Walker Select 10 Year Rye Cask Finish Whisky

In 2022, I tried the Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish whisky. I decided it was time to open another of the Johnnie Walker expressions. This week it is the Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10 year old Rye cask finish whisky.

The Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10 year old Rye Casks Finish (a big mouth full) is a blended Scotch whisky. It was crafted under the meticulous eye of Master Blender Jim Beveridge. The base is a Cardhu single malt, blended with other whiskies matured for at least ten years in first-fill American oak casks. The blended whisky was then finished in ex-rye whiskey casks.

Introduced in October 2015, the Johnnie Walker Rye Casks Finish marks the inception of a series of limited-edition wood-finished blends from Johnnie Walker.

The Rye Cask finish is the first in a series of limited edition wood-finished blends from Johnnie Walker. It was released in October 2015.

The only experimental release I can find from Johnnie Walker is the Sweet Peat, a limited edition experimental blended Scotch whisky. I can’t see mention of any other releases in the Select Cast range.

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Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10 Year Rye Casks Finish Review

ABV: 46%

COLOUR: Dark Wheat

NOSE: Prepare your senses for a symphony of creamy wood, vanilla, and rye spices adorned with a hint of malt and honeyed sweetness. Let it stand for a bit for the alcohol to evaporate.

On second nosing, it reveals freshly baked coconut loaf intertwined with delicate notes of cinnamon and a subtle nuttiness. A complexity that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds.

PALATE: Immerse yourself in a palate of creamy vanilla, gentle rye spices, and oak nuances harmonized by a sugary sweetness. It needs a few drops of water to temper the alcohol heat. Yet, the essence of coconut, cinnamon, and vanilla persists, weaving a tapestry of flavours.

FINISH: A medium-length finish with lingering echoes of drying oak, rye spices, and a whisper of black pepper.

RATING: EXCELLENT

Elegant and refined, the Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10-Year-Old Rye Cask Finish embodies a symphony of soft rye spices, oak, vanilla, and grain sweetness. Each element seamlessly interlocks, creating a flawless mosaic of flavour.

Perfectly balanced with a delightful interplay between wood and vanilla, sweetness and spice. The coconut notes bring a unique dimension, making it perfect for drinking here on the tropical island. The Johnnie Walker Select Cask 10 year old Rye cask finish whisky is one of the nicest drams I have had in a while.

Rarely do we encounter such experimental cask finishes in blended Scotch whisky, and this one is an unequivocal triumph. Should you chance upon this remarkable creation, buy it without hesitation.

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