JOHNNIE WALKER VAULT
COUTURE BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY
SCOTLAND
WHY BUY:
With only 429 bottles of this collaboration between Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker and couture designer Olivier Rousteing in existence in the U.S., we’re proud to have secured a small allocation. But here’s what makes this whisky even more special: Walker dove deep into her trove of 500+ rare whiskies, selecting ten expressions for inclusion (ghost whiskies from legendary closed distilleries like Port Ellen and Port Dundas, trailblazing '80s and '90s expressions from Benrinnes, Cragganmore, and Cameronbridge, and, for good measure, a few experimental whiskies from the present). It’s an unprecedented blend, never again to be repeated. And Rousteing’s bottle design only adds to the singularity. Eye-catching and dynamic, it’s unlike anything else out there. Which, of course, could also be said of this great and majestic beauty of a whisky.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
What Dr. Walker has accomplished here is remarkable: those ex-wine cask Roseisle malts deliver luscious tropical character, the Teaninich cocoa experiment provides genuine tonka chocolate depth, and that special Port Ellen ghost cask creates what she calls "a new kind of smoke” — less aggressive than traditional Islay peat, more ethereal and integrated. The balance between progressive experimentation and classic whisky tradition creates tension in the best possible way, keeping you engaged (and fascinated) in sip after sip. This is whisky that manages to be, by turns, malty, woody, spicy, fruity, and peaty … and all without any single element dominating. Bravo, Dr. Walker!
THE SPECS:
The Couture Blend features ghost whiskies from closed distilleries Port Ellen, Port Dundas, and Caledonian; trailblazing '80s and '90s expressions from Benrinnes, Cragganmore, and Cameronbridge; and contemporary experimental whiskies from Cardhu, Roseisle, and Teaninich. Several components are at least 40 years old, creating a blend that spans generations of Scottish whisky craft.
THE STORY:
Johnnie Walker's been around since 1820, but while tradition and continuity is on its side, the brand has been fierce in its refusal to settle into a stodgy complacency. Just take a look at the bottles this whisky legend has brought out over the past several years. This is a producer with more energy than a caffeinated snowboarder. The Couture Expression represents their boldest move yet — a collaboration that fuses high fashion with premium whisky to create something that defies conventional luxury categories. Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker (no relation to the family, but clearly spiritually aligned) and Rousteing spent a full year working in secret to realize this vision, drawing on Walker's unprecedented access to the company's most precious reserves.
ABV:
44.8% (89.6 proof).
FUN FACT:
Olivier Rousteing's bottle design features what he calls “wings,” his playful nod to Johnnie Walker's "Keep Walking” ethos. Said Rousteing: "When I think of Johnnie Walker and Keep Walking, I think of the pursuit of excellence and no limits. I think of 'keep walking until you fly'!"
OUR GUARANTEE:
As always, we only buy and ship directly from the distillery, to ensure pristine provenance. Act quickly to secure your bottle today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Winter 2025. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. The price reflected on your order form is subject to change after the order is placed in the event of a change in tariffs or taxes that are imposed by the U.S. government, or in the case of currency fluctuations of 10% or greater. Offer only valid in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, NJ, NV, & TX. This offer will expire on Thursday, October 16, 2025.