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Why This Bottle?
Last week, we reviewed the White Walker. It's time to warm things up with Johnnie Walker's A Song of Fire whisky. Diageo built this limited blend to mirror House Targaryen: more smoke, deeper colour, and a fiery label. It still sits outside the main single-malt line, but fans shove it onto the shelf next to the Game of Thrones whisky set.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Blender | Johnnie Walker |
| Edition | A Song of Fire – Game of Thrones |
| Core Malt | Caol Ila (Islay) for smoke |
| ABV | 40.8 % |
| Serve | Room temp – no freezer trick |
| Launch Price | ~£32 |
| My Score | 7.1 / 10 |
First Sniff
Straight pour, no water. Plain words:
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Camp-fire smoke – first whiff, gentle not brutal.
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Dark fruit – dried cherry sweets.
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Caramel – light, like toffee sauce.
Smokier than White Walker but still friendly.
Taste – Simple and Straight
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Sweet start – brown sugar and baked plum.
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Soft peat – bonfire ember, not Lagavulin-level.
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Spicy prickle – black pepper, brief.
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Medium finish – smoky caramel hangs, then fades.
Think toasted marshmallow by a low fire.
Score Sheet
| Area | 5 Pts Max | My Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | 5 | 3.3 |
| Palate | 5 | 3.6 |
| Finish | 5 | 3.1 |
| Value | 5 | 3.4 |
| Total | /20 | 14.0 → 7.1 / 10 |
Updated Line-Up Table
| Bottle | Style | ABV | Score | One-Word Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagavulin Lannister | Peaty beast | 46 % | 8.5 | Fiery |
| Mortlach Six Kingdoms | Rich sherry | 46 % | 8.0 | Beastly |
| Oban Night’s Watch | Dark malt | 43 % | 7.8 | Brooding |
| Royal Lochnagar Baratheon | Sweet malt | 40 % | 7.6 | Regal |
| Cardhu Targaryen | Fruity spice | 40 % | 7.4 | Warm |
| Clynelish Tyrell | Light coast | 51.2 % | 7.5 | Fresh |
| Singleton Tully | Fresh fruit | 40 % | 7.3 | River |
| Dalwhinnie Stark | Honey crisp | 43 % | 7.2 | Frosty |
| A Song of Fire | Sweet smoke | 40.8 % | 7.1 | Ember |
| White Walker | Vanilla chill | 41.7 % | 6.9 | Icy |
| Talisker Greyjoy | Briny pepper | 45.8 % | 7.0 | Stormy |
(“A Song of Ice” joins the list next week.)
Easy Pairings
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BBQ pulled-pork sliders – smoke meets smoke.
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70 % dark choc – ups the fruit + peat combo.
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Smoky paprika crisps – cheap, cheerful, perfect TV snack.
Handy Tips
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Skip the freezer; chill kills the peat.
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A teaspoon of water softens the spice, lets fruit rise.
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Finish within a year; light blends drop flavour quickest.
Bottle or Bundle?
A Song of Fire whisky is a fun, smoky step-up from White Walker. It’s decent value and easy to pour for pals who “don’t like peat” yet. But collectors should still bag something from the core Game-of-Thrones whisky set first, then tack on the Johnnie Walkers for the full saga.
Final Sip
Johnnie Walker's A Song of Fire brings mild peat and dark fruit — like a dragon blowing warm smoke over plum pudding. I’m settling at 7.1 / 10. Worth a spot on the shelf if you fancy a gentle Islay touch without the price tag.
Want to explore the full story behind the Game of Thrones whisky collection? Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to the Game of Thrones whisky collection, where you’ll find everything from tasting notes to collector tips.
Tasted it yourself? Fire your thoughts at me on X @lochsofwhisky. Next up: Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice – time to cool things down again. Slàinte!
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