Johnnie Walker Red | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

What was the first Johnnie Walker you ever tried? What's your favorite now?

[@Kenshin1283]

Red Label was the first one I tried, Black Label was the first one I bought, and Green Label was the first one I loved. I always keep a bottle of Green Label stocked these days.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nice! I've done reviews on all three!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Jw is a blend. No single barrel :)

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

I have only tried Black Label. I was surprised because I enjoyed it pretty well, more than I expected. To me it was better than similar blends Dewar's White Label, Chivas 12. For the price I like Teachers as it has more peat but Teachers also has more bite from the grain alcohol in the blend that doesn't taste as well blended.

[@angusmacnuggets2164]

double black was my first

[@kettlebuilt5191]

Holy shit that intro was funny

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks :)

[@patrickols]

Not only was it funny but right on point

[@loranddeka]

I actually enjoy Red on its own. It smells one way and tastes another, and that contrast holds my interest more then some other whiskies I've tried.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Lorand Deka You may enjoy the Amadore I just put out a review on

[@Dr.Westside]

My grandfather used to drink Johnnie Walker red meat three shots at a time . When I was five I was hiding behind his chair , he set his cup of scotch down and I promptly drank it . My mom found me in the corner passed out after I cut my own hair .

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's hilarious

[@GuitarGuy4647]

I think it's a great mixer and okay neat. A bit rough, but a nice smokey flavor.

[@rlsjunior797]

lol I actually like red label. On the rocks with a splash of water for me.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Ronald Stonecipher To each their own. Honestly, the whole thing has become a joke with my channel at this point

[@rlsjunior797]

I see. It keeps me honest, I won’t drink it too fast. Because, you can’t. Lol

[@GodIHateYouKenny]

I got some two days ago and it was the first scotch I've ever had. I drink cheap whiskeys, like ten high, R&R, Canadian Mist etc. But I'd not yet had scotch. I don't mind the red at all, just on ice. I'll get black label next. I didn't want to drop forty bucks in case I didn't like it. 27 dollars for the red was okay. Looking forward to the black label.

[@Tech-ot4iy]

It's def a mixer. A few more bucks and the quality you can get goes way up.

[@mrfuriouser]

Don't apologize, brother. Drink what YOU like, everyone else can go F themselves.

[@lovemetal2467]

Johnnie Walker Red Label has become my second favorite Whiskey. Blackened Whiskey is my favorite whiskey. Red Label's flavors grow on you as you get used to mixing it correctly with Pepsi or Coke. I don't smell a burn in mine, I smell a ton of caramel, apple and honey. Everyone's taste buds are different. Take Care Man.

[@mr.speyside5240]

Red is good for mixing and on a budget. I don’t recommend drinking it straight unless it is slightly watered down with some ice cubes. Even then it’s tough. Coke or ginger ale with red = 👌🏼

[@gravemind6536]

Lol I drink this straight.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Everyone has to start somewhere. Expand your world! Go up to the black

[@gravemind6536]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Based on my expereince with Red I will try Black when I next see it on offer and see what its like.

[@harryallenpearce89]

I appreciate the humor, but this is the first scotch whiskey I have had, mostly bourbon guy. It was really sweet on the tip of the tongue, and has a peppery and different go down. I enjoyed it. That being said, with all new whiskey bottles, I open it, let the bottle air a few minutes, then pour my first shot into a glass, let it air out for another 5/10 minutes. Then I add ice to my whiskey glass and enjoy. All whiskeys seem to start with a hard chemical taste, and I think people cracking a new bottle and diving right in aren’t truly giving this a fair shot.

[@tarmonkanava1887]

I agree with this review. I also bought a small bottle on good discount and I found only alcohol and smoke there. Was a big disappointment. Totally waste of money.

[@triplecap4307]

Hot summer day, by the pool, good friends, JWR on heavy ice. You could do worse. Drinking it neat in the middle of winter is just masochistic. LOL

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Triplecap I suffer for my fans!

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s meant to be mixed with ginger ale and lemon. It’s considered excellent by many people that way

[@marcusakers7245]

Red Label is my go to. I actually enjoy the stuff.

[@pncKing]

My cousin loves it.

[@davidhalliwell1565]

I really enjoy Red Lsbel as a sipping whisky. It is no where near as good as Black Label, but still very good. Also the burn level is well inside the tolerable range.

[@Benny-ov7wj]

I don’t care what other people say but I really enjoy drinking this shift neat

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

More power to you. You'll spend a lot less money than the rest of us :)

[@Benny-ov7wj]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I really enjoy your reviews 👍🏻 you’re doing a great job thank you

[@JasonDebly]

While Red Label is marketed by Diageo as mix, it is not horrible neat. The nose is not great, but on the palate, it does have a pleasant smokiness which I believe is contributed to by the Talisker. It is smoky and green apple. Any how, great review and keep the reviews comin'!

[@franklampard6316]

Jason Debly - good point, Jason. People should try Red Label with ginger ale and a couple of ice cubes- wonderful. The kick that some people find too much when drinking it neat, actually works well and balances the ginger ale (or cola if you prefer).

[@lippa2105]

Jason Debly I 100% agree with you. Red label is absolutely pleasant on the palate. I enjoy Red label neat, sometimes with a few drops of water to open it up. At least Red label is better than the shit my country of Canada produces (with the exception of Forty creek)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+A.J. Smith Crown Royal isn't bad.

[@wildernessman760]

A.J. Smith... i tried to ad a little water to this whisky it really didn't open up much for me at all i found that the flavors enhanced as i let it stand in the glass for a moment. Give the glass a swirl before you finish it and the flavors will pop.

[@roccot7231]

I was given a bottle of Red last year and was out of bourbon, so made some Manhattans with it. The bottle was gone that week. Delicious, oddly enough.

[@joshhauck9769]

I love the smell of Johnnie Walker Red. I am more of a cheap scotch person and I do enjoy sipping some Johnnie Walker Red alone once in a rare while. Hey, nobody has the same taste buds.

[@RoopeRontu1999]

Over four years, and this still is your best review, mate. Gotta love that nostalgia.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! Thanks. I think about it a lot

[@RoopeRontu1999]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Don't we all, especially during times like these. Keep up the good work, mate!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks! And thanks for watching

[@whiskymtber7436]

Ha Ha Ha - this was so funny ... watched it for the first time after you did the JW Blue... but JW Red actually started my Whisky journey 4 years ago... so I must give it some credit... don't think I can even try it anymore...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I think a lot of people are in your situation. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@HieronymousLex]

Bruh that intro killed me. Please make shitting on red label all the time a thing

[@Grimexperience62]

Most people won't even acknowledge that there is smokiness to Johnny Red. It gets talked down on too often in my opinion. It's great in a highball with a noticeable amount of smoke. I like Johnny Black but Red is well worth the money. I disagree with this assessment.

[@patrickhannan3805]

weird how u don’t like it but half the bottles gone

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+2tone crenshaw I had to try it a few times. I don't like it but I need to be fair. I ended up killing the bottle at some point. It may suck, but it's still whisky!

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

I don't drink red but i have tried it and i don't remember it being this bad.... i just remember it being bland, with not much after burn. Maybe i was just a bit drunk. Love the green, gold and blue in any case. Its been 20 years since I've had red.... could they have changed it up since then?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

To be honest, it's as much a joke as it is me not enjoying it

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary yeah i get that. But ive been watching all your videos because they are very informative. I love them.... but i want unbiased. I get your were joking though.

[@LatteBrown]

Johnnie Walker Red is what drove me to learn a little more about Whiskey. I took a bottle to a summer cookout, broke out the bottle and offered it to anyone who might want a taste. Absolutely no one took me up on my offer, some even turned their noses at free booze! I had no idea of why since it was tolerable to me. Now I have a better understanding. Thanks

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats tough and I'm surprised nobody took you up on it. That must have sucked for you personally. I'm glad you've been exploring a bit more. One that I tell people to bring to a situation like that is some Glenlivet 12. Relatively inexpensive and pretty good

[@LatteBrown]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I viewed your video of Black Velvet, Johnnie Walker Red, and Proper No. 12, which lead me to reviewed all three again. Tactful and honest reviews based on your taste, stay that way. Thanks again

[@SuperSaiyanPhysique]

Is my taste just broken? I find JWR easier to drink and less harsh than JD, Jameson and even Maker's Mark... Just started to get into whiskeys though and think I prefer scotches to bourbons.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

The more you drink the more your tastes will change. It's like once you buy a $12 bottle of wine, it's hard to go back to a $4

[@SuperSaiyanPhysique]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Yeah will be interesting to see. The other cheap whiskeys taste like nail polish to me. Found Jura is definitely my favourite so far :)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's a solid choice... Now put a shirt on, you're reminding me that I sit in a chair all day every day!

[@SuperSaiyanPhysique]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary hahahahha

[@giorgikhazaradze1148]

Which is your favourite budget blended scotch? That will be interesting

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'd have to really think about it. I don't spend much time in that space honestly. JW Black stands out as ok... but don't think that would be my choice

[@HDitzzDH]

Trash and gasoline is imo a pretty accurate description of the scotch, it's not good and not really even an entry-level scotch, that would maybe be the Black Label, Highland Park 12, Glenfiddich 12 or Macallan 12. But my favorite right now would either be the Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig QC/10 y/o.

[@TheEarthGerm]

My buddy and I were having a conversation about whiskies to try and you can tell we were going over the head of our other friend, who was listening and wanting to chime in, but didnt know anything. He said "I think you guys would enjoy JW Red" We turned at him and laughed cause he was being serious. lol

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

red label was my unfortunate first brush with scotch, which only in the last year i've learned i love (my family and buddies mainly do bourbon). it was around three years ago when i was 21. my friend and i went to the liquor store, i was between jobs at the time (yet somehow managed to live in a freaking shwanky part of town) so suffice to say, he was buying. he has an older brother that told him that its "the good stuff" and i remember my friend saying to me as he picked it off the shelf that its "the good stuff". we went to his house and drank it with said brother and an additional friend. and yeah it basically is like gasoline, it tastes like if a 100 proof whisky was really bad except its 80 proof. have being told it was "the good stuff" i thought i hated pricey whisky. but im not mad at that; what im mad at is that it was a pint size bottle and we didnt finish it between basically three people (regardless god bless my friend and beggars cant be choosers etc.). i got two or three pulls of this garbage and my buddy was being generous but perhaps not as much as he thought. lifes funny, ya know?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's a tough start. Being told JW Red is the good stuff

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

yes but i'm about to get benevolent revenge by introducing him to ardbeg 10 before he gets married to his mormon wife 'ere soon.

[@johncarpenter3502]

I read that Sir Winston Churchill drank JWR throughout the day, with champagne for breakfast , wine with meals, and brandy after dinner. But he drank it with soda. And he lived into his nineties. He also smoked 20 cigars a day. Yeesh.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's true. I saw all of that as well while researching this video. Imagine how long he'd have lived without all those vices!

[@alanlapan7713]

If you put a splash of raspberry ginger ale , you'll get the essent of the Johnny walker RED , I LOVE IT , AND you killed it , but yes it is rough to taken in straight, but so is wild turky , lol

[@wildernessman760]

I get a subtle smoke odor. green apple note followed by a slight caramel and maybe a hint of raison. On taste i get the Smokey spicy rich sweet sugary taste also a very light oak flavor. In my opinion this is a delicious whiskey. Its not a lingering after taste either.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+wildernessman I'm impressed you got anything good out of this guy. Good for you. I tried but simply didn't love jt

[@wildernessman760]

The Whiskey Dic... i do like this as a sipping whiskey. I have had some that are a bit more pricy and do a little better on taste but this one is a nice tasting low budget whiskey.

[@ernestclayton8550]

Your off on this one! Red is the #1 selling Scotch in the World! Pretty good on the rocks! I don't find the alcohol burn outside of ordinary! I like it! 😥

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Budweiser is a really well selling beer. Doesnt make it good. That being said. Enjoy it as long as you can

[@siqizhang]

McDonald's is the largest restaurant chain in the world... Making it top tier gourmet?

[@davyaldy76]

My first Johnnie Walker was Red Label. This happened to also be my first experience with what I call spirits - I won a 4.5 litre bottle in a raffle. It took me a year and a half to drink it and I still don't like it. In honour of my 41st birthday recently my Uncle broke out two small bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Better, but give me a nice single malt any day, grain whisky gives me a headache, no matter how little I consume.

[@panda59043]

A true alcoholic would drink it and smile - bad attitude !

[@502Aviation]

Love the smokiness of Johnnie Red. Went through a full size bottle in no time at all. Jack Daniel's? Can't touch that stuff.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Jeffry747 Normally I avoid JD unless I'm using it as a mixer. Most people do the same with JW red. I'm glad you enjoy an inexpensive whiskey... definitely better to drink cheaply!

[@joshhauck9769]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Fully agree with the drinking cheaply. I too enjoy JW Red now as I think JB Rare is worse and more smokier. I love JW Red and Drambuie for a rusty nail.

[@PeekaPeep]

Well it was good enough for Superman once upon a time so... XD

[@ROPname]

Johnnie Walker Red put me off enjoying whisky for so many years...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm glad you came back!

[@ParahybanaSpidaz]

I got the leftover of a bottle of this, together with a very cheap, and I'm talking under 10 euros, bottle of whisky from my grandfather today. He said I should try them, but he warned me they were essentially garbage. I still gave it a shot and I agree with you. The Johnnie walker has an awful burn, especially if, like it was for me, it is one of your first times drinking whisky. The other was even worse, it was a local, knock off brand which had an even stronger burn and an awfully overwhelming burnt taste. I guess you could call it smokey, but it was way too overwhelming. I am far from a professional, but I know it's meant to have some kind of a taste, and those didn't have it. I will soon look into buying myself a good, softer bottle to try out, but so far, your videos have helped a lot. Thank you very much and keep up the great work! You've earned a new subscriber.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Dr. Para Thanks Dr! Nowhere to go but up!

[@stevewalther2293]

Interesting fact. I recently had a small party. Had beer...single malt...and Johnny Red...at the end of the party, all the red was gone. Few beers left and plenty of Arbeg and Tomotin left. Couldn't get anyone interested in single malt. Lol...more for me...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It makes sense. It's approachable and I'd bet a lot of those people mixed with it. Sounds to me, like you have a lot of potential converts!

[@stevewalther2293]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Many people just can't drink anything 80 proof out of the bottle. Just way too strong. Beer and wine sells. And you mix red with Club Soda not Coke...lol

[@nznative6615]

I drink that straight for years mate...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@johnriley3367]

This intro has me actually crying 😂😂😂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! I'm still pretty proud of this one

[@Head318Hunter]

"The only thing that was wrong with him was... Johnny Walkers Red" Lynyrd Skynyrd "Poison Whiskey"

[@noghd2560]

Although whisky snobs might like to overlook Johnnie Waker because it is a blend there is no deny that it is the most iconic Scotch brand there is. Go to any bar in the world and they will have a bottle of Johnnie Walker, pretty impressive.

[@vincentlake]

They also probably have bud light. Quantity does not equal quality. Some of the other JWs are ok but Red is awful.

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

people mainly just hate the red label because it tastes like a grey water version of barton vodka.

[@76Stankfinger]

When I was younger, and had no money, I drank plenty of the JW Red. I like it better then the Black for sure.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Stankfinger1976 That's interesting. I hear a lot of people defend it as it is, but rarely do they say they like it better than the Black. Do you like other whisky?

[@76Stankfinger]

The Whiskey Dic yes, many other scotches for sure. Later on in my late 20’s I started appreciating single malt scotch. When I turned 40, I tried Bourbon for the first time and was enamored with it. I’ve purchased several different brands of Bourbon over the last 6 months and have recently tried Rye Whiskey. The Bulleit Rye is a great budget Rye IMO. I found the Black Label had a funky bite to it that I did not enjoy at all.

[@SA-fx4id]

For a mixer I prefer red label. Neat or iced black label.

[@ericjacobson4752]

So, Trader Joe's sells a $10 a bottle "Blended Scotch Whiskey" that's a little less nasty than I remember JWR being, but has a similar overall flavor. Be warned or intrigued as suits your need.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Eric Jacobson I'm going to go with intrigued

[@chataclysm2112]

The Whiskey Dic Here in Croatia we have a $10 per bottle "Canadian Special Old" whiskey which, when mixed with coke, I actually prefer over the Red Label.

[@revolvermaster4939]

Haha, we agree, I put my first comment before your video started! It’s almost as good as Crown Royal.

[@karlstriepe8050]

Best intro, but damn, is it really that bad? Can you use it for mixing or something?

[@riverjordan13]

Serious question - which is worse, JWR or proper twelve?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Tough question... I'd say it's a toss up

[@ittybittyboat9017]

You're talking about it like it's prison moonshine, JW Red isn't the best but you could do a lot worse

[@groberti]

Can you suggest something that is a lot worse?

[@patrickols]

Yes you may do a lot worst but why bother when you can do much much better than this JW crap

[@vanveenmatt]

I have the black and green. Both delicious. Bought the red once Tried it, then gave it away. Didn't even care to mix it.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+vanveenmatt The green is probably my favorite JW

[@jasonhall947]

JW Red is what it is. It's not "Bad", it's a scotch whiskey meant for cocktails...I'm not going to make a Rob Roy with any of JW's higher priced blends.

[@Trudragon88]

I’m new to drinking whisky . So thanks for the advice . Keep it up 👍🏼

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Trudragon88 I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@WhispyWoods.]

Dude! I've watched a bunch of horj videos and am not used to such blatent humor. Intro was epic 👍😆

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm psyched you liked it :) JW Red is still hot garbage to this day :) thanks for watching my stuff

[@WhispyWoods.]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I've been subscribed for at least a year. I like the style of your videos, straight forward. Somehow your JW Blue vid came up and now I'm watching them all. Hope you're well!

[@mikeyforester6221]

couldn't agree more the red is ruff as hell.

[@DavePreston]

Lmao! I personally think it tastes like that medicine you spray on the back of your throat when it's sore... yeah, that's exactly what it taste like

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Cloreseptic!

[@harleypiper5343]

Johnnie Walker Red almost ruined me on scotch forever!! It was the first scotch I tried and it almost ruined me. It's horrible stuff!! I just can't believe anyone would make a scotch that terrible, ON PURPOSE!! I'm so glad I finally decided to press on and branch out to better scotches.

[@mikeyforester6221]

I agree tried it the other night horrible stuff, try Irish whisky its smoother on the pallet.

[@laurencesmith1667]

Whiskey SNOB !!! Johnny Red is one of the best selling blended Scotches in the world ! It is definitely a working mans drink..... but you compare it to garbage ? I'll choose Red as my everyday go to drink and will also choose another channel to get my reviews.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

That's fine with me. I'd guess if you enjoy JW Red, you likely aren't getting much out of a Whisky Review channel

[@sacredsystem]

One of the worst Whiskey reviewers on KZbin. Whiskey Dic is nothing more than a Whiskey Dick.

[@theryan519]

Zack Smith Bud Light is the most popular beer in America yet it taste like water and in some countries isn’t even classified as beer because it’s so watered down. Popularity does NOT equal quality. The general population for whatever reason likes below average stuff.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm sorry you feel that way but hope you came to that conclusion off more than just this one video.

[@cookedmarbles4888]

Review royal canadian canadian whiskey. From what I know, it's sold only in michigan and goes for about $13 a half-gallon.

[@waynemontpetit8181]

I've never heard someone so sad saying "Cheers"......... 😆

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! Good point

[@ghecrueghecrue6312]

ilove red label and i love this video... thank you whiskey dic :D :D

[@miagy420]

Loved the joke at the begining 😂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks! I still think about that occasionally:)

[@miagy420]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary really good one, watching your review of jhonny walker black right now, i have a question: how would you rate bulleit vs woodford reserve?🤔

[@drax14QC]

@@miagy420 I think he would prefer Woodford Reserve

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Sorry I somehow missed this. Yes woodford for sure

[@drax14QC]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Knew it ;-)

[@heavyset0223]

But Black label is too expensive so Red it is.

[@Piernic]

Old Smuggler is cheap and good.

[@gerardorosas9494]

heavyset0223 i got black for 25...

[@ManDyter]

How is Black Label expensive? It's better to not drink whiskey at all if you only care for Red.

[@ManDyter]

I am a beginning whiskey drinker and i didn't like JWRL before i knew it was bad. It's pure alcohol in my mouth.

[@madake7779]

Don't like red tastewise but TBH it always gets me hella drunk

[@tennified6600]

oh sheeeeet i laughed so hard during the introoooooooo !!!

[@VasuDev-vq2ng]

Hi bro bro i am byeing in red lable 2018th November now not open after 2month use it possible pls answer

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Absolutely. I suggest mixing it however

[@VasuDev-vq2ng]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thanks

[@Jared40]

Let's just get this over with 🤣🤣🤣🥃

[@hismajestyericcartmanthese5755]

Johnnie Walker Red is designed to be mixed. You should add some cold water.

[@groberti]

Why not just drink water then? Much cheaper

[@donniefiechtner5437]

ummm, that bottle is over 1/3 gone. I had a bottle of Johnson's whiskey on the bar for 20 years that didn't have that much missing.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+donnie fiechtner I had to drink some to give it a legit review. It's also a small bottle

[@markvicferrer]

Now it makes sense. It mixes ok, but really shouldn't be had neat. One of my first forays into whiskey.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Mark Ferrer Yup. I know they dont advertise as a neat whiskey, but i think any whiskey should hold up without tasting terrible.

[@frostagechannel]

Wanted to get aquainted with whiskey and tried this... Then I gave JWR a second try... These were the only 2 times I puked from alcohol

[@alexsinnott6641]

Don’t understand why everyone loves to shit on Jonny Walker red. I think it’s pretty good. And you can’t beat the price.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Alex Sinnott It's acceptable as a mixer, but that's only because you can't taste it

[@Alphiepk]

yeah well red label was intended as a mixer, i thought everyone already knew that

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

intended as a mixer seems like a bad cop out. ive never seen scotch used as mixer. if youre mixing it with cola i dont think the taste even matters at that point. and the price can be beat. i think its kind of the budweiser of whiskies, its bad (id argue in both cases worse than absolute bottom shelf) but people think its good because it costs a few bucks more than bottom shelf and has clever marketing.

[@Alphiepk]

you are currently looking at scotch thats intended as a mixer xD @@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367

[@drunkinmaster1]

Johnnie walker red was my first experience with a blended scotch. Absolutely horrible. Black label is light years better.

[@magnus5356]

Now we know what to get you for Xmas!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Um... Macallan M? :)

[@magnus5356]

Yes! Obviously not JW red! Great and funny video.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I knew that couldn't possibly be your suggestion!

[@magnus5356]

Definitely not. I'm not much for the 'Jack ń Coke' thing, but if a whisky can't be enjoyed neat, do it! Real cocktails like an 'Old fashioned' is a different deal but even then don't use some really nice whisky for those.

[@simont1299]

He walked......pun intended......into this review with a pre-conceived opinion of Red. This is not an objective review. I do however believe that Red has become much more average over the years. I got hold of a small bottle of red from my mother in law that would have been well over 10 years old, maybe more. It was much more complex and drinkable than any bottle purchased today.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do all of my reviews prior to filming so I'm not umming and uhhhing on camera. My preconceived notions were earned

[@johnfrei9057]

Yes JW Red is not a great whiskey. We all know that. But your near-snobbish review, thin with evidence, does a disservice to what is at least a decent whiskey that you actually compare to gasoline. I expect more from a whiskey channel.

[@stevewalther2293]

#1 selling scotch...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Budweiser is a top selling beer. Doesnt make it good

[@edsalisch4322]

JWR is definitely the best value for money of all the Jonny Walkers' except maybe green label which is a vatted malt. It is a staple it is reliable and it gets the job done. Sure if I had an Ardbeg or Laphroiag I would rather have those two but for a fun night out that is relaxing where you don't want to throw out a great deal of loot. it is a good choice.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+ed salisch I'd say Buffalo trace may be the best value for your money. It's slightly more expensive than HER, but much better

[@thespeakingsocialist8732]

My first whiskey

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+The Speaking Socialist is that a good nostalgia or a bad one?

[@thespeakingsocialist8732]

The Whiskey Dic quite good, It was the first time I drank whiskey at all. If I would drink It now, I would puke

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+The Speaking Socialist as it should be

[@johndenver6391]

Could have done worse. I believe JWR was Hank Williams Sr drink of choice.... actually it's probably what killed him.

[@AnneEliseMorrigan]

But... your first two options looked so much more promising! Why did you drink the third? Why???

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Anne Elise Morrigan Too many previous takes and my judgement was impared!

[@brego129]

Lol, great intro

[@MadisonTen]

You should give it 5 mins sat in the glass before tasting, not 45 seconds. Rule number one.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do all my nosing and tasting prior to the video. Tasting it on camera is mostly for show although sometimes I notice something new while filming

[@MadisonTen]

The Whiskey Dic Good stuff.

[@johnenriquez7993]

DUDE ! awesome review !

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks!

[@dillonpaul1498]

Great video buddy...Thanks for the review

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@UtahPiper88]

Cutty Sark blended scotch whisky is worlds better than Johnnie Walker red. Cutty is my go to for budget blended scotch, at about $15.99 here in Utah. It was a bit of a sleeper, being surprisingly complex. If I want to spend a bit more, a bottle of Monkey Shoulder at $27.99 is a steal for the money.

[@wish01bone50]

LOL !!! If you want it to appear to taste better to you, get some Black Velvet ( rotgut ) Canadian Whiskey for a couple bucks, then go back to the Johnnie Walker Red Label. It might not be as bad then. Seriously I do prefer Johnnie Walker Black Label to Red Label but I don't find it offensive. It's not a favorite but it is palatable to me. There is a unique butterscotch flavor I get out of it that is not present in the Black Label. The strong alcohol scent doesn't bother me.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Funny you say that. I did an episode on Black Velvet as well. I ended up giving the bottle away to a friend who enjoyed it. Good suggestion though!

[@adamx9886]

Tastes not so bad but smells like some kind of cream you will get when you have illnes in your feet

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

How did I miss this comment!? This is hilarious!

[@stevewalther9965]

It goes very well with soda and ice. Considered high end in bars...soda not coke.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Steve Walther it's not considered high end in any bar. It's typical in bars though

[@stevewalther9965]

The Whiskey Dic Well it is like $8. I ordered a McCallen 12 and it was $15. Then tax and they want a tip!!! So it's $20 for a glass. Lol...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Steve Walther yea... that's nuts

[@rakeshrajkumarmeitei8593]

I can't drink this it's so hard and it's burning in my throat. Cheaper than this brand Antiquity is more soft and smoky flavour than this one

[@soycracker]

You can buy jw in Iran and Saudi?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I believe it's in every country

[@trustme8294]

The Whiskey Dic yes it is in Saudi Arabia :)

[@trustme8294]

The Whiskey Dic And Thanks for this review 💜

[@kwokstung139]

The Red Label is the worst whisky I have ever tried, the worst. Do not buy it especially when you can find something like the Teacher's Highland Cream in the same price range.

[@SmoothCriminalAaron]

Well, they rushed him down to see the doctor "Hey doctor, won't you check his head?" The only thing that was wrong with him Was Johnnie Walker's Red He drank ole poison whiskey 'Til it killed him dead.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Love it

[@saiecorp5646]

Red label is not as bad as you made to look and blue label is not as great as it made to look.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Both of those statements are true :)

[@earlsweat9727]

I searched this up to see if someone had the same opinion because I’m a novice. Thank goodness I’m not. Johnnie walker red tastes like rubber and ass. It’s literally the worst alcohol I have ever tasted ever.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! For sure

[@offensiveghost2300]

Shots fired!!!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Offensive Ghost hah! Smelly burny shots

[@offensiveghost2300]

The Whiskey Dic might as well be moon shine.😂😂😂😂

[@brmicmatthews8398]

Lol I’ve tried black label and didn’t care for that, I can imagine red label. I have a bottle stocked for company but I will never open it.

[@eddiegordon5616]

I agree with you. I’d rather have Jack Daniels or Evan Williams any day over this crap

[@boru-cnc]

Gasoline, that was in point!

[@stevewalther9965]

This is the highest selling whiskey in the world.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Steve Walther That is correct. And Budweiser is one if the best selling beers in the world too. Doesnt make it good.

[@stevewalther2293]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Your drinking it wrong...lol...

[@matt4240]

fuckin hilarious intro man

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks! I had to cut a couple of my takes because I found myself laughing

[@harryp.nesspraisegod4033]

What is it about this that makes it so maligned by reviewers? I get that most people use this as a mixer for drinks that call for scotch rather than just to sip. If you read about Red label on the site, it certainly sounds like they are presenting it as a quality product. A blend of about 30 single malts, and it sounds like they try to pick good ones. Why is it so maligned? Are the whiskeys used in the blend just garbage whiskeys so you mix them up and it's one big mess? Does aging have to do with it? Are the whiskeys used in the blend good on their own and just don't work well together in the blend? What's going on here?