Johnnie Walker Black Label is a 12 year old blended Scotch whisky, and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. It is a classic for good reason: smooth, layered and gently smoky, the kind of dependable, elegant pour that suits a Mediterranean dining room on any night of the week.
About the Distillery
Johnnie Walker traces its roots to a grocer’s shop in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and grew into the most recognized name in Scotch whisky. Black Label is the house’s signature blend, married together by its master blenders from a deep library of malt and grain whiskies drawn from distilleries across Scotland, each component aged a minimum of twelve years before marrying.
Style & Region
This is a blended Scotch whisky rather than a single malt, combining malt and grain whiskies from every corner of Scotland. At its heart sits Speyside malt for fruit and roundness, with Highland and Lowland whiskies adding structure and a measured thread of Islay peat woven through for that signature curl of smoke. Long maturation in oak ties it all together into something seamless and refined.
Tasting Notes
Expect a nose of gentle wood smoke, vanilla and dried fruit, lifted by warm spice. The palate is medium-bodied and layered, with dark chocolate, raisin, toasted nut and a creamy sweetness threaded with clove and pepper. The finish carries a soft, lingering smoke and a touch of honeyed warmth — smoky enough to be interesting, smooth enough for anyone.
What to Pair It With
Black Label’s gentle smoke makes it a versatile partner at the table. It is excellent with our Charcuterie Board, the smoke echoing the cured meats, and it pairs handsomely with our American Wagyu Steaks. Its whisper of peat also flatters our Fresh Oysters and our Spaniard Octopus. See the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Johnnie Walker Black Label is poured neat at $13.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is a blended Scotch whisky made in Scotland, married from malt and grain whiskies drawn from distilleries across the country and aged at least twelve years.
What does it taste like?
It offers gentle wood smoke, vanilla and dried fruit on the nose, then a layered palate of dark chocolate, raisin and toasted nut with warm spice and a soft, smoky finish.
Is it peated or smoky?
Yes, gently. A measured thread of Islay peat gives Black Label its signature curl of smoke, though it stays smooth and balanced rather than heavily peated.
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