Johnnie Walker Blue Label Cities of the Future London 2220 is a limited edition of the iconic blended Scotch whisky from Johnnie Walker, released to mark the company's 200th anniversary. The classic Blue Label bottle has been redesigned to depict a utopian vision of the London skyline created by digital artist Luke Halls, while the liquid inside is the same blend as in the standard Blue Label. These collector's bottles are available in strictly limited quantities and are allocated to the country shown on the label.
The brand originates from Kilmarnock in Scotland, where John Walker began selling and blending whisky, and today it belongs to the Diageo group. Introduced in 1992, Blue Label has become one of the most recognisable whiskies on the market. It is blended from both old and young whiskies as well as rare stocks including whiskies from distilleries that no longer exist, and according to Diageo only one cask in 10,000 makes it into the blend. Blue Label draws on Diageo's reserves of maturing malt and grain whiskies from four regions – Highland, Lowland, Speyside and Islay.
This whisky is bottled at 40% ABV, with no age statement, and is artificially coloured. The liquid has a deep, coppery hue. On the nose there are notes of dark chocolate, floral honey and tobacco leaves. The profile combines rich, lightly smoky and fruity elements, with aromas of oak, crisp spice, dried fruit and baked goods. On the palate, gentle smoke, grass and chocolate unfold, and it all closes with an elegant, smoky, floral and oaky finish. The structure is tight and balanced, with toffee and a background of subtle smoke, good length and a ribbon of Highland-style smoke.
The bottle stands out for its technological and collectible dimension. Released as part of the series commemorating 200 years of Johnnie Walker, the bottle features an NFC chip that unlocks interactive content. The artwork depicts London in the year 2220, two centuries after the brand's founding, and scanning the chip allows you to explore the futuristic city skyline further.