Johnnie Walker Scotch A Song Of Fire 750ml

The second new Game of Thrones release, launched next to A song of Ice, is this A Song of Fire with the House Targaryen dragon on the label. It has a slightly higher ABV and the heart consists of Caol Ila. Nice color, it’s true. But most likely, like A Song of Ice, an entry level blend, meant to attract a new audience to whisky. On the nose – which you will need to leave to breathe for a minute to get rid of the initial rubber note – I detect caramel and vanilla, some toasted oak, roasted chestnut and cinnamon. Some milk chocolate with strawberry filling that precede a subtle smokiness. A fresh slice of roast beef. This is actually quite nice. My fantasy runs free and tells me this is what the breath of a dragon smells like. It is very creamy – undoubtedly thanks to the grain component, I’d say Cameronbridge – and sweet with a bit of spices in the guise of white pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon. Then some red fruit and chocolate. The smokiness from the nose is much more outspoke