Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami Edition Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami Edition Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker’s Elusive Umami is a limited-edition bottling exploring the fifth taste sensation—umami. It results from a collaboration between Master Blender Emma Walker and Japanese chef Kei Kobayashi to translate culinary umami into whisky form. The whiskey features flavor notes of caramelized miso, grilled pineapple, cacao, blackberries, a mineral salinity, and subtle savory-smoked meat undertones.

Reviews note the nose carries red apple, chalk, orange zest, cured meats, sandalwood, and oak spice; the palate is creamy, with hints of ginger, orange, sweet wood-spice, and herbs. The finish is medium-length with nutty, mushroom, and black pepper touches.

This is one of Johnnie Walker’s more imaginative collector editions, visually striking and conceptually bold.

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