Johnnie Walker Blue Label's Chinese Zodiac series returns for 2025 with a collaboration that elevates the collection to a new artistic level. For the Year of the Snake, Johnnie Walker partnered with James Jean — one of the most celebrated Taiwanese-American visual artists in the world, known for his intricate, mythological style and work for major fashion and entertainment brands. Jean's design for this bottle depicts three snakes interwoven with orchids and auspicious motifs, each snake representing wisdom, intelligence, and intuition — and together symbolizing the past, present, and future. The snake's shedding of its skin becomes a metaphor for renewal, transformation, and growth. The result is among the most visually striking Blue Label releases in the zodiac series.
Inside is the same legendary Johnnie Walker Blue Label blend — built from some of Scotland's rarest casks, with no single whisky under 25 years of age. Only 1 in every 10,000 casks from the Johnnie Walker reserves meets the standard for Blue Label. Crafted across all four corners of Scotland — Highland, Lowland, Speyside, and Islay — and assembled by Master Blender Jim Beveridge into a whisky of extraordinary balance, depth, and complexity.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
John Walker & Sons, Scotland (Diageo) |
| Type |
Blended Scotch Whisky |
| Edition |
Chinese Zodiac Collection — Year of the Snake (2025 Lunar New Year), art by James Jean |
| Label Artist |
James Jean — Taiwanese-American visual artist, three-snake renewal & growth design |
| Blend |
Rare handpicked casks from across Scotland — no whisky under 25 years old, 1 in 10,000 casks selected |
| Availability |
Limited Edition — 2025 Lunar New Year release, no longer in production |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| ABV |
40% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber with warm golden tones
Nose: Velvety and complex — dried fruit, honey, vanilla, and a whisper of smoke. Delicate floral and citrus notes develop with time.
Palate: Smooth and richly layered — fruit, warm spice, toffee, and a signature long smokiness from the Islay component. Elegant and harmonious.
Finish: Luxuriously long — fruit, smoke, and subtle spice linger with Blue Label's characteristic silky fade.
FAQ
Who is James Jean?
A Taiwanese-American artist recognized as one of the most influential visual artists working today, known for mythological imagery, intricate layering, and cross-cultural storytelling. His work has appeared in collaborations with Prada, DC Comics, and other major global brands. For this edition he created the three-snake design symbolizing wisdom, intelligence, and intuition.
How does the Year of the Snake edition fit the zodiac collection?
Johnnie Walker has released a new Blue Label limited edition each Lunar New Year with a different artist and zodiac animal. The Snake is one of the most prized in the collection — associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation. Each year's edition is produced once and retired, making 2025 increasingly rare.
Where can I buy Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Snake online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast, insured shipping nationwide.
