Johnnie Walker Philippines recently held an immersive journey of the mythical land of Westeros and Essos last March 28 at Whitespace Manila in anticipation of the most awaited season 8 of Game of Thrones. It was a magical night for Game of Thrones fans who were at the party as Whitespace turned into different flavor houses inspired by the show.
Highlighted in the festivity is the newly launched White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a limited-edition blend featuring single malts from Cardhu and Clynelish, two of Scotland’s northernmost distilleries. The bottling is inspired by the chill-inducing characters of the hit TV series.
Johnnie Walker collaborated with HBO and Game of Thrones to create White Walker by Johnnie Walker. From the bottle to the blend, it draws inspiration from the show’s enigmatic creatures of the Frozen North; giving it a chilling look and feel. The limited edition whisky is as cool its label suggests. It’s an easy-drinking whisky with a bright, fruity note at the end with hints of caramelized sugar, vanilla, and fresh red berries with a touch of orchard fruit. This innovation is best served directly from the freezer at 1.5 degrees to echo the chilling presence of the White Walkers. The bottle utilizes temperature-sensitive ink technology that gives an unexpected icy reveal stating “Winter is Here.”
During the party, aside from the beautifully orchestrated Johnnie Walker houses, one of the highlights of the night are the drinks served by World Class bartenders. Here are the cocktail recipes so you can serve GoT inspired libations during your episode rerun parties until the viewing of the latest season.
Night King’s Sour
A crowd favorite. What you see from the Night King’s Sour’s icy-cool façade is exactly what you will get: smooth, sweet taste perfectly complemented by the sour, citrus flavor of blue curacao, lemon juice, and white grape juice.
Ingredients: 30 ml White Walker By Johnnie Walker 15 ml Blue Curacao 15 ml Lemon Juice 15 ml Sugar Syrup 15 ml White Grape Juice Garnish: rosemary Process: Shaken
Black Wild Fire
This cocktail gives a thrill with each gulp as if consuming a black wildfire; making you savor a mixture of bitterness and acidity.
Ingredients: 40 ml White Walker By Johnnie Walker 100 ml Grapefruit Juice top lime soda grapefruit slice Garnish: speared lychee and laurel leaf Process: Build
White Walker Highball
A refreshing highball cocktail with a zingy sweetness of the ginger beer, the lemon twist, and mint brings it all together. Watching the rerun of season 7 will definitely make you crave for two or more of this highball recipe.
Ingredients: 50 ml White Walker by Johnnie Walker 150 ml ginger beer Garnish: fresh mint and a lemon twist Process: Build
White Walker Old Fashioned
For people who like spirit-forward drinks, this one is for you. The cocktail brings out the fruity character of the White Walker by Johnnie Walker.
Ingredients: 50 ml White Walker by Johnnie Walker 10 ml simple syrup 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 dash orange bitters Garnish: frozen rosemary Process: Build
If you’re not up for fancy cocktails, enjoy White Walker by Johnnie Walker neat and straight from the cold depths of the freezer. Pour 50 ml of White Walker straight from the freezer into a frozen tumbler.
White Walker by Johnnie Walker is available until supplies last for PHP1,299.00 at www.spiritsbyjohnnie.com and all leading supermarkets nationwide. For more information, check out JohnnieWalkerPhilippines on Facebook and @JohnnieWalkerPH on Instagram.
