Since the time of its founder, John Walker, those who blend its whiskies have pursued flavour and quality above else. Johnnie Walker is the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand, enjoyed by people in over 180 countries around the world. It is bottled at 49% ABV both for added intensity and as a nod to the futuristic period in which Blade Runner 2049 is set. Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is a dark, rich, smooth blend, with sweet fruity vanilla flavours and clouds of smokiness. The limited-edition blend is inspired by Villeneuve's hugely anticipated film Blade Runner 2049 and is housed in a unique and futuristic bottle. Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is a new, experimental Scotch Whisky created by Master Blender Jim Beveridge in collaboration with visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. Prices may vary.Ībout Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is available for Blade Runner fans in the US and other select countries with an SRP from $89.99. As we toast to the future, the makers of Johnnie Walker remind you to enjoy your whisky responsibly. Whatever the century, whatever the universe, Johnnie Walker's commitment to the spirit of human progress endures. The rich, smooth blend has aromatic and vanilla flavors, with clouds of smokiness and will be bottled at 49% ABV - a nod to the futuristic period in which Blade Runner 2049 is set. Only 39,000 bottles of Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut have been produced and will be available in select countries around the world while supplies last. These custom cocktails are prepared by some of the country's leading bartenders, including Ezra Star and Tenzin Samdo of Boston and Sam Anderson of New York City, giving fans a taste of the upcoming film.
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Johnnie Walker has created a series of cocktail videos featuring five innovative Blade Runner 2049-inspired cocktails: The Deckard Ode to Dreams Penicillin 2049 Quest and Ahara. Johnnie Walker blending tradition dates back to 1820 and I'm honored to carry on the legacy and collective memory of our other past blenders to ensure that the same whisky enjoyed today can be enjoyed responsibly in 2049."
I learned that filmmaking is much like blending-you have to constantly be committed to creating the best possible outcome.
I was truly inspired by Villeneuve's artistic vision for Blade Runner 2049 and how it could come to life in this new blend. "It was also a once-in-a-lifetime experience to help create the limited-edition Director's Cut blend, which perfectly captures the complex and mysterious world of Blade Runner 2049."īeveridge noted, "What we have created in Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is something really special that fans will be able to relate to and whisky drinkers will love. "Like many fans, I remember the Johnnie Walker bottle from the first film, so it was a unique privilege to collaborate with Johnnie Walker on designing a totally original, custom bottle for the new movie," he says. To celebrate the promotional collaboration surrounding the film, Johnnie Walker has released four digital vignettes featuring Villeneuve, who discusses the project.
The bottle will also appear in the new film. Fans first saw a peek of the new bottle at Alcon Entertainment's Blade Runner 2049 Experience presented by Johnnie Walker at San Diego Comic-Con. Both showcase Johnnie Walker's commitment to progress and Alcon Entertainment's dedication to maintaining the legacy of the original sci-fi classic. The unique, custom blend and the futuristic bottle were created in partnership with Blade Runner 2049, opening in theaters October 6.