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Why This Bottle?
The eight house single malts and the Mortlach Six Kingdoms are great, but HBO’s first crossover was actually a Johnnie Walker – White Walker whisky. It’s a special blend built to be served straight from the freezer: the label reveals blue icicle letters when it’s cold enough. Gimmick? Maybe. Fun? Definitely. Let’s see if the liquid lives up to the party trick.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Blender | Johnnie Walker (Diageo) |
| Edition | White Walker – Game of Thrones |
| Core Malts | Cardhu & Clynelish (both Speyside/Highland) |
| ABV | 41.7 % |
| Serve | Straight from freezer –7 °C |
| Launch Price | ~£32 |
| My Score | 6.9 / 10 |
First Sniff (Chilled)
Bottle came out frosty; condensation fogged the label. Smells in plain words:
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Vanilla cream – like melted ice-cream.
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Light berry – faint raspberry sweet.
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Soft cereal – porridge oats.
Chill mutes the nose, but it’s clean.
Taste – Easy English, Two Temps
| Temp | What I Tasted | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer-cold | Vanilla fudge, red fruit, hint of toasted grain | Short, sweet, very soft |
| Room temp (20 °C) | More malt, touch of almond, tiny pop of spice | Medium, a little oaky |
Freezer pour is smoother; room temp shows more flavour but also a slight bite.
Score Sheet
| Area | 5 Pts Max | My Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Nose (cold) | 5 | 3 |
| Palate (cold) | 5 | 3.3 |
| Finish | 5 | 2.8 |
| Value | 5 | 3.5 |
| Total | /20 | 13.6 → 6.9 / 10 |
Where It Fits in the Line-Up
| 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 |
| Singleton Tully | Fresh fruit | 40 % | 7.3 | River |
| Dalwhinnie Stark | Honey crisp | 43 % | 7.2 | Frosty |
| Clynelish Tyrell | Light coastal | 51.2 % | 7.5 | Fresh |
| Talisker Greyjoy | Briny pepper | 45.8 % | 7.0 | Stormy |
| White Walker | Vanilla chill | 41.7 % | 6.9 | Icy |
(We’ll slot A Song of Fire and A Song of Ice reviews into this table next.)
Food (and Film-Night) Pairings
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Salted popcorn – simple, lets the vanilla shine.
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White chocolate buttons – match the sweet chill.
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Frozen grapes – snack + theme synergy.
Handy Tips
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Freeze for at least four hours to reveal the label design and smooth the alcohol.
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No water needed – dilution kills the subtle sweetness.
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Once opened, finish within nine months; the light profile fades quickly.
Bottle or Full Set?
White Walker is a fun fridge-door dram. It is a great talking point and an easy mixer. You might prefer the richer malts for serious sipping, but collectors will want it beside the main Game-of-Thrones whisky set. At £30-ish, it’s an affordable add-on.
Final Sip
Johnnie Walker White Walker won’t change your whisky worldview, yet it nails the winter party brief: sweet, smooth, and gimmicky in a good way. I’m giving it 6.9 / 10. Chill it hard, pour it fast, and tag me on X @lochsofwhisky with your frozen-label pics.
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.
Next up: Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire review– time to breathe a little smoke. Slàinte!
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