Whisky Review/Tasting: Johnnie Walker Blue Label 

He is the Bob Ross of Whisky.

Literally just here to listen to this guy talk while I try to fall asleep. I don't even like whiskey

This is Horst at his absolute best. I come back every now and again to watch this video. I love the expressions and reaction to the whisky.

If you listened with headphones you now know the microphone is inside his soul.

You're like the David Attenborough of whisky tasting. Fantastic videos!

The mouth noises are on another level 😂

Drinking this right now. Balanced, smooth, sweet, delicate, fruity, and delicious. I would agree that it’s too watered down, but other than that it’s wonderful.

That exhort at 9:03 instantly made me feel like I was watching some Royal drinking a fine liquor from a foreign land. It was a sound out of the past.

Horst...I am very glad to be able to share a glass of this fine whisky with you. Just picked up this blue label today. It's blended flavour is like a party in my mouth. I enjoyed tasting and drinking this with you. I only opened it when you did. Thank you for your channel. The absolute BEST on RU-vid. I'm a subscriber forever. All the best.

Best ASMR channel EVER

Morning Horst, how are your cornflakes? Horst: There's a slightly bitter dairy aroma with tones of old library books - on the palette there's compacted sawdust and an abrasive sweetness, a subtle cardboard complexity leading in to finishing notes of wet dog.

Your voice, is majestic.

Bless my wife, we did the johnnie walker tour in Edinburgh, then when we came out she got me a blue. Love it and this review does it justice.

I bought a bottle, I can't stop tasting. I love your enthusiasm when tasting. Good job.

JW Blue is by far the best I have ever tasted or probably ever will. My mouth has never been so happy at the very touch of any Scotch until I tried Blue. JW BRAVO

I love that reaction haha @ 9:03 ... "Inten..phaow "

i am a whisky lover who tried quite amount of single malt brands. I would like to say blue label is overpriced, but you don't get the same experience from other brand, and it is unique. Still one of my favourite... just love it.

The after taste reaction at 9:04 is why it's 'Blue Label'

I have been watching quite some whisky reviews lately. this channel has consistent analysis and Mr Luening knows what he is talking about (unlike a few others around youtube). Keep going!

Blue label is mostly grain Whisky.....Green is awesome all made from Single malts "Vatted" and Gold is more refined as well in my opinion, save your money as the two I speak of are being discontinued!!! Save your money, buy those or the upcoming Platinum....or pick up a Highland Park 18 or Ardbeg Corryvreckan even a Caol Ila.....all better for less $$$

I'm laughing my ass off as I sit here with my glass of Macallan 15 year, single malt, double cask scotch..... This guy kills me... It's the German accent and the intensity of his love for whiskey......and his air of superior knowledge. Reminds me of..... Years ago, while visiting the Grand Canyon (group of Air Force guys on temporary duty, etc), we hiked the trail down......and then back up. One of our guys was a bit out of shape, so he was lagging behind, huffing and puffing....(Admin, don'tcha know) Our group made it back to the top to find a German couple relaxing beside the trail......the German guy, stretched out on a large boulder like a sex symbol, smoking a cigarette, holding it in that curiously European style, as if holding a pencil between thumb and forefinger, point up......but pointed away from the face. Soon, our buddy came struggling along, still huffing and puffing. With an air of snobbish amusement and half closed eyes, observing our out-of-shape comrade, the German dude took a drag off his cigarette, exhaled and said, "Your companion....is FINISHED!" This guy hits the same nerve......and I love it. Must be because my grandfather was from Schleswig-Holstein and I love my heritage.... Regardless, this guy knows his shit......thumbs up!

9:22 wtfffffff hahahahahahahhaha

tried Blue Label for the first time last night. It was truly memorable.

Here in Mexico actually the bottle says it has whyskies up to 100 years old!

Sassy Horst is best Horst. I love all his reviews, but when he's on fire like this it's pure magic!

Hmmm I'm getting an oak smell,berries,dark berries and an old sock,ahhh wonderful.

He is so honest about everything, I love this guy. Greetings

I never would’ve thought that a man with THAT accent could speak in a manner that could be described as ‘soothing,’ yet here we are, with the European Bob Ross of whisky.

RU-vid really has balls putting an ad near the end, in the middle of a sentence

I fucking love this guy...

My favourite of Johnny Walker is double black, which oddly isn't there. Amazing reviews from this man, I could watch them all day

I picked up the duty free litre bottle at the airport,in uk for 180 pounds expensive but good whisy

Johnnie Walker Blue is a better investment than a prostitute.

Great Guy. He makes mewish to drink one while listening to him. Valuable reviews too. I am a portuguese used to drink great Porto and portuguese red wines but I like a good whisky as well. And I never tried the Grenn Label or the Blue Label. Got sticked to Black Label, Glenfiddich and Cardhu.

The Highland Park Einar is very, but really very similar to the JW Blue Label. I'm surprised! And much cheaper!

This review inspired me to start appreciating Whisky almost 5 years ago!

Just picked a bottle of Blue Label from Budapest Airport tax-free for 122e. For that price I can accept understanding that I pay for presentation and brand. My taste has changed from Islay smoke to more Highland - Speyside type of flavour so JWBL, as a premium blend, can offer something different.

"If there's a bar and only blends in it, and Johnny Walker blue is there, go for it." Nah... go for the Green Label.

Green and double black are great. Blue is overpriced.

cracking a bottle of this on my 25th bday next month with a select few! had every johnnie whiskey all great!

I just won bit with friend of mine a Blue Label bottle (haven't open it yet) waiting for a reason to calibrate, wish me good luck.

Damn! ur teasing me man.. i decided to go for blue...but wonder u treat them as mouthwash. :D

Thank you for this Horst, very much enjoy your videos. :) What in your view is the best Johnnie Walker? I like the green label very much.

Looks like you really enjoyed the tasting of this whisky! :-)

New to drinking whisky, burbon, and scotch neat. New to you're channel as well and I really enjoy your reviews.

I may be wrong, but I think this was introduced in the early 90s. It's a quite recent addition as far as I know.

I never tried mouthwashing my blue; I just did it and boy was it intense; my gums are tingling.

King George V, I saw it for around $1800 in an airport once

Okay, I lied. 9:24-9:50 ......This is exactly what I'm talking about. THIS.....is a trained and experienced nose and palate. Absolutely fucking extraordinary.....(pardon my French)

Your reactions to the taste are always fantastic, I love it

This whisky is great but I wouldn't go as far to say it's $200 great.

Talisker 10 year is so SO much better and is half the price. Glenfiddich 21 year is a similar price and is also LEAGUES ahead. JW Blue = a Great dram but overrated.

In Mexico we can find it for more than 200. In some places could go up to 250

Thanks for this Review. I was interested in getting a bottle for myself but I'll never buy caramel coloured spirits.

Great Channel 👍

I like watching your videos, very educational. At 55 I have not found a taste for Alcohol, but I admire that there is something you have found to be so dedicated to. I do have some 10 year old rye at $75 a bottle which I plan to try sometime in the near future.

Lovely one. How do you compare taste and aroma wise Gold Label Reserve and Blue label?

Didn't Compass Box blow the lid on that whole 'divulging the age of the whiskies' thing and put exactly what whiskies and what ages were in particular bottles of theirs?

9:21 Balagdeh!

If Blue label had a higher alcohol volume say about 46% abv, it would truly be worthy of being the flagship among the entry range of Johnnie walker whiskies as well as justifying it's price.

The cheapest price I have found in my area, Central Nebraska is $200.00. It is common to see it for more than $250.00. I bought my son a sample pac for Christmas with Blue Label in it, much like the one in the video, for $80 something. He was kind enough to give me a small glass. I was very impressed but $200.00 dollars worth? Hmm, hard case to make. In my opinion, the best "value" on the market is Black Label. $35.00 to 40.00 dollars, a little harsh but loaded with flavor. It's no Blue Label but...

Love the videos and analysis. But have a hard time believing anyone would validate the cost of Johnnie Blue in a blind taste test.

.... and just in the background but asserting its presence is the lovely aroma of F&D Yellow #4

I once had the Blue years ago before I had a matured pallet. I can’t recall tho… I’d love to try it again.

Thank you, sir. I just bought a Blue Lable by paying 229$ in US and drinking while watching this video. :-) its a good whiskey..

Some Blue Label is in fact 43% ABV.

Great video , dads birthday present decided.

Which one did you like the most between this and the johnnie XR21?

Recently tried the year of the rabbit version at 46% abv, it is delicious. JWB is among my personal favorite even among single malts. Really enjoy the flavor of the blue even at 40abv.

You should be the voice for all audiobooks...

I bought this bottle 3 times and I love it..

if we took and put this whisky in a plain bottle, with no label, would your review be so glowing?

Where can i find this small set of johnnie walker whiskeys? I would really like to try it

I will have to try this. But i am a glenlivet drinker. I have tried the black lable but thats it for johnny walker.

Does all Johnnie walker blue has same taste regardless of any editions they release, like ghost,year of the ox..rat..etc?

Excellent review, it would be great to have the comparison with the king george bottle

I still like the green label best!

Wow did he enjoy that first mouthful!

Hello Mr.Horst,,,since u mentioned the king George the Vth and I have one in my collection,,could u do a video on it..thanks.

Wayne Gretzky of whiskey

This guy clearly enjoys his job!

A TV broadcaster voice no doubt, but an honest review.

This is a very unique one, trust me.

I wonder if I can get this voice if I can drink enough whisky.

You are right about adding 3%

Are you going to make a review/tasting for Buchanan's? And what about the green label?

Here in Croatia the Blue Label costs 240 euros.

9:21 when I remember that the Wednesday looks like a Sunday because of lockdown

I love blue label!!! is wonderfull!!!

dude out here living his BEST life

luv yur revu's thnx! any chance of a JWB,12yo vs Chivas 12...aftr all these years it could b a refreshing revu. thnx

9:22 till this day, no idea what he's saying there. This whisky got him good!

This is his first drink. I can tell!

The blue is heaven. Try it just once before you croak, if you haven't already.

Here in the United States, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is sold for $120 per bottle at Costco. Costco is a wholesale grocery store that requires a membership in order to shop inside.

Finally got a bottle of the blue, which was just alright. Had a bottle of Balvenie 17 at the same time and both my friend and I thought it was better. I also think that the platinum is better.

Love the videos.......Not too impressed with the Johnnie Blue, for the price I was expecting to be blown away, and just wasn't. I did recently acquire a bottle of Johnnie Green for quite a lot, and apparently they've stopped making it, so I'm keeping it for a special occasion. Anybody tried it before ?

Hi Horst, Why do you never add water? Even the best distilleries urge us to add some water to wake the flavours back up. Do you not agree with this? Love your reviews by the way :)

If you had to choose, would you buy blue label or the new green label 15yo?

Love blue whiskey 🥰