Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of the most famous blended Scotch Whiskys in the world. It has always been one of Johnnie Walker’s top sellers. This blend consists of 40 single malt whiskies, the youngest of which is aged for at least 12 years.
On average Johnnie Walker black label whiskey price is about $31 for a 750ml bottle. A price-quality comparison with similar whiskeys and prices across shops in USA is provided below.
Despite (or maybe because of) the low price, you can’t go wrong with this blended scotch. You can expect a very neat taste experience.
The aroma has hints of sweet honey, vanilla and fresh fruitiness. The pleasant smokiness from oak acts as a counter balance. The taste is balanced, with motifs of cereals, herbal honey, creamy butterscotch, with a characteristic smokiness.
As compared to the Red label, this blend develops significantly more flavors and, above all, discards the sharp distillery character of younger bottlings. If you are looking for a softer and fuller whiskey, you should go for the Blue Label.
Here you can read more about Johnnie Walker whiskies, their prices on average and their characteristics.
Johnnie Walker Black VS Other Whiskies
We wanted to know how the black label compares with similar whiskeys. Below are 3 comparisons.
Johnnie Walker Black vs Chivas Regal 12
The Chivas Regal 12 years old wins in a direct duel.
It is more aromatic, rounder and somehow a fuller blend. And at just over $30, it is even a little cheaper than the black gentleman.
Johnnie Walker Black vs Red label
The Red Label is more smoky compared to the black label. But red label’s Achilles’ heel is that the grain alcohol comes through clearly and the blend is not so pleasant to drink on its own. The Black Label is definitely better.
Johnnie Walker Black vs. Ardmore Legacy
Ardmore Legacy is a single malt without an age, it costs about the same as the Black Label. The taste is rather light with a well-defined smoky note, but both whiskeys are not particularly complex. It can be said that this one is similar to the black label.
Price and Quality Comparison with Similar Whiskeys
If you like the honey-sweet and peaty taste of Johnnie Walker black, then you will find the price-quality comparison with similar whiskys useful.
The black label is by far the best priced whiskey with its taste characteristics. Other similar malts/blends that are similarly rated cost at least $20 more.
Name | Size | Price | Score |
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Chivas Regal 12 Years Old | 750ml | $31 | 86/100 |
Johnnie Walker Black label Whisky | 750ml | $36 | 88/100 |
Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Single Malt | 750ml | $45 | 86/100 |
Ardmore Legacy Lightly Peated Single Malt | 750ml | $45 | 87/100 |
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt | 750ml | $55 | 90/100 |
Benromach 10 Years Old Single Malt | 750ml | $57 | 88/100 |
Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Single Malt | 750ml | $59 | 90/100 |
Talisker 10 Years Old Single Malt | 750ml | $70 | 90/100 |
Reasons to Try Black Label
- Not younger than 12 years: all whiskeys used to make this blend had at least a dozen years to develop a distinctive taste profile.
- Price-performance cracker: you need to shell out much lesser as compared to similar tasting whiskeys.
- Delicate smoke note: in addition to its sweet honey and fruity notes, the Black Label lures you with its subtle smokiness.
- Great as a gift: not only for your own enjoyment, but also as a small gift thanks to its availability in gift packaging.
- Highly reliable: Johnnie Walker has delivered constant quality for over 100 years. No wonder it is one of the best blenders of whisky in the world
Drinks with Black Label
Like the red label, the black label is highly suited in whiskey cocktails and long drinks. Although Johnnie Walker advocates drinking it neat, the slight smokiness goes marvelously well with a little acidity.
The recipes below are common whisky drinks that suit the black label quite nicely.
Whiskey and Coke
2 oz whiskey
6 oz Coca-Cola
Lime Juice (optional)
Ice cubes
Rob Roy
2 oz Scotch whiskey
1 oz Red Vermouth
2 dashes Angostura
Ice cubes

Blood and Sand
1 oz Blended Scotch Whisky
3/4 oz Cherry Brandy Liqueur
3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
3/4 oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
¼ oz Lemon (optional, not an ingredient in the classic recipe)

Penicillin
2 oz Blended scotch whisky
3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz Honey-ginger syrup
1/4 oz Islay single-malt scotch
Garnish: Candied ginger

Whiskey Sour
1 1⁄2 oz whiskey
1 oz simple syrup
3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice
1⁄4 oz egg white (optional)
1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Rusty Nails
1 1⁄2 oz Scotch whisky
3⁄4 oz Drambuie
Ice cubes
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Price
Below is the price of black label in different stores in USA.
Seller Information | Location | Offer Description | Price and Size |
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Mission Wine & Spirits | Los Angeles, CA USA | Johnnie Walker Black 750ml, SCOTLAND | USD 23.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Total Wine & More, Sacramento Arden | Sacramento, CA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 24.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Remedy Wine & Spirits | Glendale, CA USA | JOHNNIE WALKER SCOTCH BLENDED BLACK LABEL 12YR 750ML | USD 24.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Third Base Market and Spirits | Grover Beach, CA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky 750 ml | USD 27.95 / Bottle (750ml) |
Glendale Liquor | Glendale, CA USA | Johnnie walker scotch blended black label 12yr 750ml | USD 27.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Total Wine & More, S. Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas, NV USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 28.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Total Wine & More, Millenia | Orlando, FL USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 29.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Bottle Barn | Santa Rosa, CA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch 750ml | USD 29.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Central Wine Merchants | Flemington, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (750ml) | USD 29.99 / Bottle (750ml) |
Total Wine & More, Sacramento Arden | Sacramento, CA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 49.99 / 1.75ltr |
Total Wine & More, Millenia | Orlando, FL USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 54.99 / 1.75ltr |
Calvert Woodley | Washington, DC USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label Scotch Whisky 12 year (1.75L) | USD 56.99 / 1.75ltr |
Total Wine & More, S. Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas, NV USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 58.99 / 1.75ltr |
Allendale Wine Shoppe | Allendale, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky 12 year old 1.75L, United Kingdom, Scotland | USD 59.09 / 1.75ltr |
Gary's Wine & Marketplace | Wayne, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Blended Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
Wollaston Wines & Spirits | Quincy, MA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Scotch Whiskey, Scotland | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
House of Wine & Liquor | Woodbridge, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whiskey (1.75L) | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
Wines N Liquor Outlet | Waterbury, CT USA | Johnnie Walker Scotch Black Label 12 Year, Scotland | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
Lynnway Liquors | Lynn, MA USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
Lighthouse Wine & Spirits | Beverly, MA USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 59.99 / 1.75ltr |
Hudson Wine Market | Fort Lee, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker Scotch Black Label 12 Year, Scotland | USD 60.99 / 1.75ltr |
Center Wine & Spirits | Glastonbury, CT USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 61.99 / 1.75ltr |
International Wine Shop | Westport, CT USA | Johnnie Walker Scotch Black Label 12 Year, Scotland | USD 62.99 / 1.75ltr |
Buy-Rite Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker Black, Scotland, United Kingdom | USD 62.99 / 1.75ltr |
Central Wine Merchants | Flemington, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 62.99 / 1.75ltr |
Wine & Liquor Warehouse | Canton, CT USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky 12 year old, Scotland | USD 62.99 / 1.75ltr |
Wine Anthology | Clark, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky | USD 62.99 / 1.75ltr |
Total Wine & More, Bellevue | Bellevue, WA USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 63.99 / 1.75ltr |
Best Wine & Spirit 21 | Manhasset, NY USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whiskey (1.75L) | USD 64.99 / 1.75ltr |
Station Plaza Wine | Bronxville, NY USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky 12 year old, Scotland | USD 64.99 / 1.75ltr |
Passion Vines | Somers Point, NJ USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whiskey (1.75L) | USD 64.99 / 1.75ltr |
Pogo's Liquor Inc. | Dallas, TX USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label 12 year Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 68.88 / 1.75ltr |
San Francisco Wine Trading Company | San Francisco, CA USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky (1.75L) | USD 69.98 / 1.75ltr |
B-21 | Tarpon Springs, FL USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 329.94 / Case of 6x 1.75ltr |
Calvert Woodley | Washington, DC USA | Johnnie Walker - Black Label Scotch Whisky 12 year (1.75L) | USD 341.94 / Case of 6x 1.75ltr |
B-21 | Tarpon Springs, FL USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch, Scotland | USD 659.88 / Case of 12x 1.75ltr |