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On the Superior Shelf: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year shelf notes: blended Scotch whisky, 40% ABV, a 750 ml bottle and the Scottish origin shown on its label.
The black label and the 12-year statement
The diagonal black-and-gold label identifies Johnnie Walker Black Label as blended Scotch whisky. Below the walking figure, a separate panel reads aged 12 years. The bottle shown here holds 750 ml at 40% ABV.
Johnnie Walker’s official Black Label page describes a blend of Scottish single malt and grain whiskies, each aged for at least 12 years. That producer description explains both the blended category and the age statement on this bottle.
Johnnie Walker Black Label: bottle facts
| Detail | Label or producer information |
|---|---|
| Expression | Johnnie Walker Black Label |
| Category | Blended Scotch whisky |
| Age statement | 12 years |
| Bottled strength | 40% ABV / 80 proof |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Origin statement | Distilled, blended and bottled in Scotland |
| U.S. importer | Diageo, New York, NY, per the rear label |
| Observed shelf price | $38.99 for 750 ml |
| Retailer | Unnamed; exact location unconfirmed |
| Superior Whiskey score | Not scored in this shelf feature |
Is Black Label a single malt?
The bottle identifies it as a blend. The producer describes both single malt and grain whisky components. For context on this category, see our blended Scotch guide and wider Scotch whisky coverage.
The supplied images do not identify every component distillery or its proportion in the blend. This entry records the named expression and corroborated product details without assigning it to an individual distillery.
Scotland on the front, a U.S. importer on the back
The front label states distilled, blended and bottled in Scotland. The rear names Diageo, New York, NY as importer. The New York address identifies the importing role; Scotland is the production origin stated on this bottle.
At 40% ABV, the bottle contains 80-proof whisky, as the rear label also states. Our guide to bottled strength explains how ABV and proof help identify an expression.
The photographed shelf price: $38.99
The electronic tag names Johnnie Walker Black Scotch, lists 750 ml and displays $38.99. It also shows $1.54 per ounce. No sale banner, comparison price, loyalty-card requirement or coupon condition is visible.
This price documents the supplied shelf image. Confirm price and stock with the retailer before buying; the image does not establish current availability or a nationwide offer.
About this shelf entry
This is a bottle-and-label record for the Superior Whiskey Journal. It is not an independent tasting, and no new rating is assigned. Product identification rests on the supplied images, with blend and maturation details checked against Johnnie Walker’s official Black Label page on 22 October 2026.
Sources checked on 22 October 2026. Three images supplied on 22 October 2026 and reused without further edits. Supplied bottle illustrations are disclosed as AI retouches. Retailer unnamed; exact store and capture date unconfirmed. Blend and age details are corroborated by Johnnie Walker’s official product page. The photographed price is not a live offer. No independent tasting score or affiliate retailer offer is presented.