Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverages company and owner of Johnnie Walker brand, has released a new blend ‘Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Gold Route’ in its Trade Routes Series.
Distilled by master blender Jim Beveridge, the new blend is crafted from aged whiskies that were hand-picked for smoothness and flavor.
Beveridge said they took inspiration from flavors, sights and experiences of Latin America to select the liquids for the blend.
"On the nose, there is an immediate wave of an exotic mix of bananas, mango and pitaya, complemented by a hint of vanilla sweetness," Beveridge added.
"On first sip, the palate embarks on a journey that is as distinct and magnificent as the vistas of Latin America: tantalising flavours, a perfect blend of fruitiness with hints of pineapples, guava, passion fruit and raisins, all balanced perfectly by deep charred peaty notes, in keeping with the signature smoky Johnnie Walker flavour."
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Gold Route is available for travelers in duty free stores across the world at a recommended retail price of $95.
The Gold Route is the second blend from the Trade Routes Series, following 'Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road' released in November 2012. A third release 'Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Royal Route' will be available in duty free stores in late 2013.
