Johnnie Walker Blue Label 200th Anniversary
종 류 : Blended Scotch Whisky
면세점 가격 : $ 3,400, Yen 400,000, \ 6,000,000,
전문점 가격 : 1,617 파운드 (영국 전문점 가격), $ 3,500 (미국 전문점 가격)
알코올 도수 : 60.5 %
용 량 : 700 ml
Age : NAS (No Aging Statements)
제조사 : Diageo - John Walker & Sons Ltd.
이 위스키는 브랜드 창시자 존 워커(John Walker)의 탄생 200주년 (1805년 7월 25일)을 기념하여,
2005년 7월 25일 두 종류의 특별 한정판 위스키를 생산하였습니다.
첫째는, The John Walker 1805 Pack으로, 최소 45년 이상 숙성시킨 위스키들을 블렌딩한 캐스크 스트랭스
위스키로, 총 200병만을 생산하였으며, 비매품으로 가격은 없지만, 1병당 최소 $ 20,000 이상의 가치를 지닙니다.
둘째는, 바로 이 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 200th Anniversary로, 총 4,000병만을 한정 생산하였으며,
위스키 병으로는 희귀하게 프랑스 Baccarat사의 크리스탈병을 사용하였습니다.
The whisky dynasty that bears Walker's name will further honor the 200th
anniversary of his birth with the ultra-limited release of the rarest blend of whisky
the world has ever known.
1. The John Walker 1805 Pack
"The John Walker 1805 Pack is a cask-strength blend of selected whiskies that
are predominantly from distilleries no longer in existence.
All are more than 45 years old; some as old as 70," says Parsons.
Each pack includes a replica of the original handwritten recipe book from Walker's grandson Alexander.
(Quantities have been removed, all other aspects remain intact).
Only 200 Packs will be available worldwide, each with an estimated value in
excess of $20,000; however none will be for sale.
"In keeping with the brand as an icon of progress, these magnificent tributes will
be presented to individuals from around the world judged to have made a
significant impact on modern life," Parsons adds.
Fans of Johnnie Walker Blue Label will want to add this to their liquor cabinet.
A limited edition of 200 bottles of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label 1805 Anniversary
Pack have been produced.
The whisky is a tribute to Johnnie himself and is a blend of whiskes that are at
least 45 years old.
The whisky is even more prized because it contains whiskies that are
predominantly from distilleries that no longer exist.
2. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Anniversary Pack
Discerning consumers will have the opportunity themselves to join in the
celebration though the limited release of the Johnnie Walker(R) Blue Label(R)
Anniversary Pack, a cask strength edition of the flagship blend, Johnnie Walker(R) Blue Label(R).
The celebratory Anniversary Pack features a unique blend of cask strength
whiskies, personally overseen by the Johnnie Walker Master Blender and will be
available in extremely limited quantities.
Approximately 700 will be sold at select spirit stores in the United States
and will retail for approximately $3,500 each.
The whisky is contained in an exceptional Anniversary decanter specifically
created for Johnnie Walker(R) by Baccarat.
This unique decanter is housed in a box of soft blue leather alongside a
limited edition book that describes the origins of the Blue Label(R) whisky as well
as tasting notes for the cask strength blend.
Johnnie Walker celebrates 200th birthday of John Walker
25 July 2005
On July 25th 2005, Johnnie Walker whisky raises a toast to its founder, John Walker, on his 200th
birth anniversary.
John Walker was born on 25th July, 1805 at Todriggs Farm, near Kilmarnock, Scotland.
As a young man of 15, he established a small grocery business in Kilmarnock, taking the first
step on a journey that would span generations and circle the planet.
John Walker used his specialist tea blending skills to create the original recipe for what is now
the world's leading deluxe Scotch whisky – Johnnie Walker.
John Walker's legacy was assured as the Walker family remained at the forefront of the Scotch
whisky industry, working to establish standards of quality and business practise to create what
is now a truly global iconic brand.
As a tribute to John Walker, Jim Beveridge, master blender at Johnnie Walker, has specially
created two special, ultra exclusive whiskies.
The first is aptly named "1805". The blend is housed in stylish packaging and only 200 bottles
have been created making it an unbelievably exclusive whisky.
It is a one-off blend and is a combination of some of the rarest and finest whiskies in the world.
Given its rarity, the value of the whisky alone is estimated to be well over £10,000.
This ultra limited edition whisky is housed in a hand made Victorian style writing case and
comes with an antique nib pen.
In addition, 200 replicas of the original hand-written recipe book of Alexander Walker, John
Walker's grandson (with all the ingredients except, of course, the quantities), have been made
and is included in this astounding commemorative gift.
None of the 200 bottles will be available for retail sale.
The bottles will be presented to 200 individuals deemed to have made the most significant
contribution to modern life.
The second edition is a cask strength blend of Blue Label to celebrate John Walker's
pioneering spirit and groundbreaking style.
The full power of the whisky flavours can be experienced; each true to the Johnnie Walker
tradition, and only 4,000 bottles will be available worldwide.
It is packaged in an exclusive decanter that was specially designed by Baccarat to mark the
occasion.
This exclusive pack will only be sold in very top end outlets such as Harrods in London or La
Fayette Gourmet in Paris.
Over the decades, Johnnie Walker brands have picked up an array of prestigious awards.
The trend continued in 2005 at the recently held Monde selection awards where Johnnie
Walker Black Label won a gold medal and Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker Gold
Label won a grand gold medal.
