Johnnie Walker Red Label vs Black Label

Johnnie Walker Red Label and Black label are the world’s most popular whiskies. They are the low to medium end products from the house of Johnnie Walker. The house of Johnnie Walker that has stayed in this market for close to two centuries has simplified its branding with its colour labelling for the average consumer to identify the variation and to stay in their mind. It has got five blends; Red, Black, Green, Gold and Blue labels. It had white also, but that was discontinued. Each of its five blends is unique in its flavour and feel.

Dec 19, 2010  Johnnie Walker Black Label vs Blue Label. Johnnie Walker is one of the most popular brands in Scotch Whiskey, having large worldwide market. The brand has lived for almost two centuries, still retaining its pride of place. It originated from Scotland in 1820 and the brand is owned by Diageo. Price-wise, Jack Daniel’s is the least expensive of the three well-known whiskey brands. At just approximately $22 per 700 ml bottle, it is slightly cheaper than Crown Royal which comes at about $25 per 750 ml bottle, but much more affordable than Jim Beam which costs around $30 per 750 ml bottle.

Red Label

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Red label is at the lower end of Johnnie Walker’s Scotch whisky line up; it is the cheapest whisky out of the five blends. Though it’s at the lower end of the Johnnie Walker’s house it is extremely distinctive and boasts exuberant flavour. Red label is branded by Johnnie Walker as “Full of Character” for its versatility. Even when it is mixed it won’t lose its characteristic taste and flavour. Walker family boast its flavour is one that they have not compromised for anything. It’s a perfect mixed drink, while being a fine drink on its own also.

Red label is a blend of light whiskies from Scotland’s east coast and dark peaty whiskies from west coast, creating a depth of flavour in it. Around 35 grain and malt whiskies are combined in the blend. The maturity age is not exactly known, but it is said to be 8 years.

Red label is characterized by its freshness to the palate and intense spicy flavours and long lingering smoky finish. The sensation, Red label create in the mouth is compared to sweet chilli.

Red label is served in a variety of ways worldwide; it is a perfect “everyday” scotch. It is companion at picnics to partying. It’s a favourite whiskey at pubs and clubs, by those who want a decent whisky for their money, still taste for long and refreshing.

Black Label

The Johnnie Walker Black label trademarked as ‘Hidden Depths’ was introduced in 1870. It still retains the authenticity of its creator and currently outsells every other deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky around the globe. It is a rich and smooth blend of about 40 very best Scotland’s whiskies, ranging from the strong west coast malts and subtle east coast flavours and matured for 12 years.

The Black label has a deep taste; the first sip itself makes you curious to discover more. Rich and smooth with smoky malt and a fruity flavour, then you go to feel the tinge of peaty with a finish of sweet vanilla and raisin flavour.

The whiskey can be consumed raw, with water, soda or with ginger ale. It is taken as long drink.

Red label Vs Black Label

  • Black label is more matured than Red label
  • Red label is lighter and malty
  • Black label has a deep flavour, smokier and silky smooth
  • Red label is cheaper than black label
  • Red label more of a mixed drink, black label can be consumed raw or mixed

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Jim Beam vs Jack Daniels

Although there is a slight similarity in taste between Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, a taste for either liquor can be acquired after some period of time. There are however several notable differences between the two liquors. While Jim beam is bourbon, which is a whiskey type, not all whiskeys are bourbons. Jack Daniels on the other hand is a whiskey, sour mash for that matter. The two liquors are manufactured in a similar way although Jim Beam is Kentucky bourbon while jack Daniels is Tennessee liquor and it under goes charcoal filtration. Depending on tastes and who makes a review, reviews for either liquor can be greatly mixed, with some stating that Jim Beam is a best value in bourbon while others express their dislike of it. Most reviews though tend to give preference to Jack Daniels, although the ultimate choice will certainly rely on individual tastes.

Johnnie Walker Double Black 750ml

As far as cost is concerned, Jim Beam is relatively cheaper, costing an average of 27 dollars at your typical corner bar, which is almost half the price of most black label whiskeys. For states where liquor is sold in supermarkets, you will probably get it even at a cheaper price. Jim Beam whiskey is bottled in a square shaped bottle, with a black label. At the bottom of the label is a printed signature of Colonel James. B .Beam but although that is the case, the brand is not owned by the family of the late colonel but rather its run by a big corporation called Fortune Brands.

Previously Jack Daniels was bottled at proof 86, which is the same for Jim Beam but the new one is bottled at proof 80 thus Jim beam is a higher proofed whiskey than Jack Daniels. Some drinkers find that 86 proof is slightly higher alcohol content than they can tolerate while others find it okay. The two liquors tend to have similar taste when first taken but as one develops a taste for both with time, they will discover that they actually taste quite different. However, both Jim Beam and Jack Daniels go through the same distillation of fermented corn mash kept in oak barrels for some time. Jim Beam is kept in the barrels longer than Jack Daniels, which may contribute to Jim Beam’s more woody flavor.

While Jim Beam tastes more alcoholic and fruity, Jack Daniels has a mellower and smoother flavor and tastes less alcoholic and it is believed that the charcoal filtering process it undergoes gives it more of a maple flavor. Jim Beam has a brandy flavor, as if it is mixed with brandy.

Summary

Jim Beam is classed as bourbon while Jack Daniels is a whiskey and although bourbons can be whiskeys, not all are.

Jim Beam is far cheaper compared to Jack Daniels.

Jim Beam tastes more alcoholic and fruity while Jack Daniels tastes mellower and smoother.

Jim Beam is bottled at proof 86 whereas Jack Daniels is bottled at proof 80.

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