Johnnie Walker Gold Label Limited Travel Edition 2022
100cl / 40%
£79.00
- Malt type: Blended
- Region: Scotland
- Chilfiltered: Yes
- Coloring: Yes
This limited edition release of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve features a unique design, making it a standout addition to any blended whisky collection. Bottled at 40% ABV and presented in a 1-litre format, it retains the signature smooth, creamy, and honeyed profile that defines the Gold Label series.
Crafted by John Walker & Sons, this expression celebrates indulgence and versatility — equally suited for neat pours, classic highballs, or celebratory moments.
Tasting Notes
Subtle layers of heather honey, dried fruits, and soft wood smoke.
Creamy texture with notes of vanilla, toffee, and a touch of spice.
Smooth and lingering with a hint of sweet malt and gentle oak.
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Travel-retail 1-litre Gold Label Reserve with 2022 limited packaging, same honeyed, creamy house style at 40% ABV.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | John Walker & Sons (Diageo), Scotland |
| Category | Blended Scotch whisky (premium, NAS) |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | No age statement; 2022 limited travel edition |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV, 1L (travel-retail standard); 70cl exists in core line |
| Cask / Treatment | Blend built around Clynelish-led honeyed malt profile, plus sweet Highland/Speyside and a touch of Island smoke; exact casks not stated by the producer |
| Natural Colour | Not stated by the producer |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Not stated by the producer (assume chill-filtered for global distribution) |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Not numbered; time-limited travel-retail run for 2022 |
| Intended channel | Airport/travel-retail (Heinemann, major European hubs) |
| Packaging | 2022 limited-edition bottle/box design highlighting Gold Label Reserve; gift-forward, metallic/gold styling |
| Notes on discrepancies | Liquid is the regular Gold Label Reserve; the edition is packaging-led, unlike older age-stated Gold Label (18yo) which is a different product. |
Historical Context
Gold Label today is the NAS Gold Label Reserve that replaced the 18-year-old Gold Label when Diageo reshaped the range in the early 2010s. Travel retail has been a key channel for this expression because it sits neatly between Black/Double Black and higher prestige blends, and because its flavour profile (honey, cream, vanilla, soft smoke) is easy to present as a gift. Diageo regularly issues themed or year-coded bottles for travel outlets to refresh shelf impact without changing the liquid. A 2014 traveller’s edition already set the template: 1L, 40%, same tasting notes, premiumised bottle. The 2022 limited travel edition follows that model: collectible outer, proven liquid.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
2.1 Documented variants
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Gold Label Reserve, travel-retail, 1L, 40%, Limited Edition 2022 (this entry).
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Gold Label Reserve, travel-retail, 1L, 40%, 2021 limited edition (near-identical description and liquid).
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Gold Label Reserve, core line, 70cl, 40%, standard packaging (main off-trade SKU).
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Gold Label Reserve Exclusive Traveller’s Edition 1L, 2014, world-map metallic bottle, RRP £48.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 1L | Travel retail, 2022 | 2022 limited packaging, airport-only | Highest for 2022 collectors |
| 40% | 1L | Travel retail, 2014–2021 | Earlier limited bottles, metallic/world map | Parallel interest |
| 40% | 70cl | Domestic retail, ongoing | Standard pack, wide distribution | Value/consumption-led |
2.2 Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Must be 1L with 40% ABV stated.
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Front must clearly say Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve (not 18, not Platinum).
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Box/bottle should show the 2022 limited/travel edition styling; colourway will differ from the core gold but still premium/gift-oriented.
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Duty-free or travel-retail stickers on the back are normal.
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Watch for sellers recycling 2021 photos for 2022 stock; confirm year on outer if you list it as 2022.
2.3 Regulatory/terminology notes
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NAS blended Scotch, so no age should be claimed.
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Colour and chill-filtration are standard in this line and should be assumed unless expressly stated otherwise.
Liquid Profile (from verifiable style notes)
Nose: Sweet and honeyed, with vanilla fudge, light fruit (pear, apple), and a touch of floral malt.
Palate: Creamy texture, toffee, honey, milk chocolate, soft spice and the signature waxy hint from Clynelish-style malt; very gentle smoke underneath.
Finish: Medium, smooth, leaning on vanilla and honey with a faint oak dryness.
With water: Not necessary; 40% is set for immediate drinking or mixing.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Original RRP (GBP): Airports listing similar Gold Label travel bottles at around £48–£55 equivalent in 1L; 2022 design can be assumed in the same corridor.
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Current UK/EU travel-retail range (GBP, incl. local VAT equivalent): typically £50–£65 once converted from euro airport pricing (49–59 EUR at 2024 travel shops; 1 EUR ≈ 0.85–0.88 GBP).
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Recent secondary/online range (GBP): £45–£60 for sealed 1L limited Gold Label Reserve 2021/2022 when de-listed from duty-free and sold via retailers or private sellers.
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Pricing stratification: edition year and box condition matter more than the liquid; 1L sealed with perfect box is the top.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU airport (duty free) | 2024 ref. for 2022 pack | Gold Label Limited Edition 2022, 1L, 40% | ~£50–£55 eq. | Direct travel-retail price converted from EUR |
| Online duty-free outlet | Recent | Gold Label Reserve Limited Edition, 1L | £55–£60 | Packaging-driven, limited listing |
| UK secondary/spirits shop | Recent | Gold Label Reserve 1L, limited design | £45–£60 | Depends on box and year called out |
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
Johnnie Walker uses Gold Label Reserve as the sweet spot between everyday JW and giftable JW. It blends a Clynelish-based honey/wax core with approachable Speyside sweetness and only a touch of smoke, which is why it is so often the one chosen for limited gift designs. A travel-exclusive pack is a straightforward way for Diageo to give airports something “new” without changing the blend.
Sourcing
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Target: sealed 1L bottle, 2022-marked outer, 40% ABV, undented box.
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Avoid: 70cl domestic passed off as travel, 2021 pack relabelled as 2022, damaged cartons when selling as “gift”.
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Condition thresholds: full height fill, capsule intact, box clean enough for photography.
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Margin/velocity: good, because airport buyers recognise it and 1L format always looks like value.
