Johnnie Walker's Blue Label looks to ready to unveil a new collaboration with Master Chef Kei Kobayashi - the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami.

Official Tasting Notes

 

"A beautifully balanced Scotch whisky of sweet and savory flavors, with notes of blood oranges and red berries with sweet wood spice, a touch of smoked meat, a hint of salt and pepper with a long, sweet fruit finish."

The Nagano-born Kei Kobayashi is most acclaimed for his Parisian restaurant Kei, which was award three Michelin stars in 2020, the first for a Japanese chef in France.

Kobayashi focuses on French cuisine, having apprenticed in amongst the highest echelons of France fine dining restaurants. (Image Source: France Today)

"Elusive Umami

Master Blender Emma Walker along with world-renowned chef Kei Kobayashi, set out on an epicurean journey of flavour discovery to create a blend that encapsulates the enigmatic taste of umami.

The result is an expression of sumptuous taste, complexity and transportative depth, a beautiful balance of savoury-sweet qualities.

Immerse your palate in an exquisite Scotch whisky of subtle richness that captures an essence of deliciousness."

The new bottling looks to be bottled at 43% ABV.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team