{"product_id":"johnnie-walker-double-black","title":"Johnnie Walker Double Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohnnie Walker Double Black is the intensified version of the Black Label — built on the same 12-year minimum aged whisky foundation but featuring a heavier selection of smoky malts including Caol Ila and other Islay whiskies, and finished in deep-charred oak casks that add an additional layer of smouldering wood character over the standard Black Label profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep-charred oak finishing is the key differentiator: where Black Label uses standard charred barrels, Double Black seeks out casks with a deeper char level that contributes a distinctive smoky, almost burnt-wood note alongside the whisky’s existing peat and spice. The result is a blended Scotch that is noticeably darker and more intense than Black Label without crossing into single malt Islay territory — it is still a blend, still approachable, but unmistakably smokier and more complex than its predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/johnnie-walker\"\u003eJohnnie Walker collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and bold — smouldering charcoal, dark fruit, dried tobacco, and warm spice over the Black Label base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and intense — peat smoke, burnt timber, dark fruit, and unmistakable spice with good body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smoky with lingering peat, char, and dark fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnnie Walker (Diageo)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Year minimum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNotable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep-charred oak cask finishing, heavier Islay malt selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much smokier is Double Black than Black Label?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoticeably smokier — the heavier Islay malt selection and deep-charred oak finishing produce a measurably more intense smoke character. It is not as heavily peated as a dedicated Islay single malt, but significantly more so than the Black Label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Double Black better for mixing or sipping?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth work, but the intensified smoke and char character makes it particularly compelling in a smoky cocktail or highball where those notes can shine. Also enjoyable neat for drinkers who want a smokier alternative to Black Label without committing to Islay single malt intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much smokier is Double Black than Black Label?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Noticeably smokier — heavier Islay malt selection and deep-charred oak finishing produce a measurably more intense smoke character. Not as heavily peated as dedicated Islay single malt, but significantly more so than Black Label.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Double Black better for mixing or sipping?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both work, but the intensified smoke and char character makes it particularly compelling in a smoky cocktail or highball. Also enjoyable neat for drinkers who want a smokier alternative to Black Label.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Johnnie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132295291132,"sku":"00088076177703","price":42.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/Johnnie-Walker-Double-Black.jpg?v=1779708219","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/johnnie-walker-double-black","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}