Johnnie Walker launches ‘Ghost’ expression in Singapore

Johnnie Walker has launched the latest edition of its ‘Blue Label Ghost’ expression, using malt from ‘ghost’ distillery Port Ellen, in Singapore.

The whisky is the second in a range that draws on stocks of rare malts at closed distilleries in the Johnnie Walker portfolio. The previous edition used whiskies from another closed distillery, Brora.

Master blender, Jim Beveridge, said: “These whiskies deliver a fascinating glimpse into another world, exploring the unique, inimitable character of whiskies from a small number of iconic, closed distilleries that lend something very special to every drop of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. It’s really interesting to be able to put a spotlight on the character of these whiskies.”

Although currently a closed distillery, Johnnie Walker’s brand owner, Diageo, announced plans in 2017 to restore and reopen both Brora and Port Ellen in 2020.

The Blue Label Ghost uses whiskies from Caledonian and Carsebridge for what Beveridge called, “layers of creamy, vanilla sweetness”, while malts from Mortlach, Dailuaine, Cragganmore, Blair Athol and Oban add, “rolling waves of waxy citrus, rich malt and tropical fruit flavours” but the Port Ellen ties it all together with, “distinctive maritime smokiness…that lingers in the long and warming finish.”

Bottled at 43.8% ABV, each bottle is individually numbered. Available at all 1855 Bottle Shops and specialist stores across Singapore priced at S$518 per bottle.