Introducing Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, a rare and exclusive limited-edition release that reimagines the legendary Blue Label through the lens of culinary artistry and flavor science. Crafted in collaboration with world-renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi, this one-of-a-kind expression is designed to highlight the fifth taste — umami — delivering a deeply complex, layered, and balanced Scotch whisky experience.

Encased in a stunning, royal blue bottle with vibrant orange design flourishes and collectible presentation, this luxury blended Scotch whisky is a masterstroke in flavor blending, drawing from some of Johnnie Walker’s rarest reserves. The Elusive Umami is a sensory journey, ideal for collectors, whisky connoisseurs, and fine spirits enthusiasts who crave something bold, artistic, and completely unique.

Key Features:

• Limited Edition: Ultra-rare blend from the Johnnie Walker Blue Label series, created in collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Kei Kobayashi

• Flavor Profile: Curated to emphasize umami, the savory fifth taste, with layers of richness, depth, and elegance

• Luxury Packaging: Housed in a striking, collectible bottle with bold orange accents and a deep sapphire blue glass

• Artisanal Craftsmanship: Contains rare whiskies from ghost distilleries and aged malt and grain stocks

• Perfect Gift: A stunning addition for collectors or as a premium gift for celebrations and milestones

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Soft smoke, dried fruit, soy-glazed walnuts, and a hint of sea breeze

• Palate: Umami-rich with layers of roasted nuts, shiitake mushroom, aged oak, subtle citrus, and creamy malt

• Finish: Long, savory, and elegantly smoky with hints of spice and toasted wood

How to Enjoy:

• Best sipped neat or with a few drops of water to fully experience the delicate umami complexity

• Serve in a whisky snifter or Glencairn glass to capture the evolving aroma profile

• An excellent companion for gourmet tasting menus, wagyu beef, truffle dishes, or aged cheeses

FAQs:

Q: What makes this edition “Elusive Umami”?
A: This edition explores the rare and complex umami flavor, a savory sensation often found in fine cuisine. Crafted with input from Chef Kei Kobayashi, it blends select Scotch whiskies to mirror that depth and savoriness.

Q: Is this a collectible bottle?
A: Yes. This is a highly collectible release, both for its limited production and its unique artistic presentation.

Q: How limited is the production?
A: Johnnie Walker has produced this as a limited global release, with each bottle individually numbered.

Q: Can this be gifted?
A: Absolutely. With its luxury packaging, gourmet-inspired flavor profile, and prestigious name, it makes for a show-stopping gift.

Q: Is this part of the core Blue Label line?
A: No. While based on the iconic Blue Label, this is a standalone limited edition, emphasizing a different flavor dimension.