Johnnie Walker Benders' Batch

Triple Grain American Oak Blended Scotch Whisky
Aged 10 years in American Oak Casks.
41.3% ABV
Suggested retail price:  $29.99/750 ml

It is extremely rare to see the words "Grain Whiskies" on a bottle of Scotch.  Also to see the word "Blended" displayed so prominently.  Consumers (often blindly), flock to Single Malt Scotch, and automatically assume they are far better quality than Blended Whiskies.  Johnnie Walker has, of course built their entire business on Blended Whiskies and produces excellent products.  This is a good tasting Whisky at a very reasonably positioned price point.  It is somehow interesting to see them embrace the Grain Whisky aspect, as they are not required to put that information on the bottle.

This is the first U.S. release in the new experimental Blenders' Batch series, with limited availability.

The label states "Blender's Notes:  Three Grain whiskies using wheat, barley and corn - blended with select Malts.

Color:  Amber
Nose:  Strong alcohol right away. Slight hint of smoke.  Roasted Pineapple.  Fresh.
Taste:  Sweet at first - candied apple, gives way to cantaloupe, a bit of oak-y mustiness.
Finish:  Strong alcohol.  Carmel popcorn.  Maple syrup.

Impressions:  A solid sipping whisky value...maybe with a little ice.  Would be good in a fizzy highball on a warm summer day, or an Old Fashioned style cocktail on a cooler day.