Released to celebrate the 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Pig is a striking limited edition expression dressed in one of the most visually elaborate bottles in the entire Blue Label Lunar New Year series. The bottle is wrapped in richly detailed artwork depicting fireworks, clouds, lanterns, red envelopes, and the auspicious pig in vivid blue and gold tones, all symbols of generosity, good fortune, and abundance that define the Year of the Pig in Chinese tradition. Inside, the whisky is the same rare and exceptional Blue Label blend, selected from fewer than one in ten thousand casks in Diageo's reserves and assembled at peak maturity for maximum complexity and silky depth. Now a sought-after back vintage from the Lunar New Year series, this bottle is well out of regular retail circulation and represents a genuine collector find.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
John Walker & Sons, Scotland (Diageo) |
| Type |
Blended Scotch Whisky |
| Edition |
Year of the Pig — Lunar New Year Limited Edition 2019 |
| Age Statement |
NAS (No Age Statement) |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Packaging |
Premium Lunar New Year gift box included |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep burnished amber with rich golden highlights
Nose: Honey, dried stone fruits, dark chocolate, and sweet malt with a soft and lingering coastal smoke rising gently from the aged malt casks.
Palate: Velvety and full, with layers of orange peel, vanilla cream, dried figs, brown sugar, and a slow-building warmth from the rare grain whiskies at its foundation.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dark fruit, silky oak spice, and a final whisper of smoke that fades with quiet elegance.
FAQ
What makes the Year of the Pig edition special?
Released for the 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year, this bottle features some of the most intricate artwork in the Blue Label Lunar series, with hand-illustrated motifs celebrating the symbols of the Pig year including lanterns, red envelopes, clouds, and fireworks. The bottle is now a back vintage no longer available at retail, making it a collector find rather than a routine purchase.
Is this the same whisky as standard Blue Label?
Yes. The liquid is the full Blue Label blend, one of the most decorated blended Scotch whiskies in the world. The Year of the Pig edition is a packaging release celebrating the Lunar New Year, not a different blend.
Is this still available or is it discontinued?
This is a back vintage limited edition from 2019 that is no longer in production. Stock is finite and will not be restocked. This is one of the last opportunities to acquire it.
How does this compare to other Blue Label Lunar New Year editions?
We also carry the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Tiger from the 2022 Lunar New Year series. Each edition celebrates a different zodiac year with unique artwork. Both are limited, but the Year of the Pig is the older and rarer back vintage of the two.
Where can I buy Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Pig online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
