This is the first in a new series that’s exclusive to travel retail. We’ve managed to secure a small allocation from a secret source.

“The Spice Road ” was created by master blender, Jim Beveridge, to evoke the aromas of Asia. It’s one of a series collectively known as “The Explorers Club Collection'” in reference to John Walker’s pioneering travel around the world to establish markets for his whiskies back in the 1800s. The Spice Road is the first in a sub-series named the Trade Route Series – the whiskies are inspired by the cultural richness that can be found on three of the world’s great trade routes.

Spice Road will be followed by ‘The Gold Route”, with tropical flavours designed to reflect the aromas of the Caribbean and Latin America, due for release in March or April next year. Finally, Johnnie Walker ”The Royal Silk Route”, the most expensive of the line-up, will hit airport shelves in May or June. We’ll see if we can source these releases as they go to market.