Diageo launches 'Johnnie Walker Blonde'... "Optimized for mixology"

New Product Optimized for Mixology Trends... Specialized for Highballs and Cocktails

Diageo Korea's Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker announced on the 21st that it will launch a new product, 'Johnnie Walker Blonde,' in line with the Mixology trend.

Johnnie Walker Blonde is the first premium whisky developed specifically for mixology under the Johnnie Walker brand, and it will be first released in Korea among Northeast Asian countries. Johnnie Walker Blonde is characterized by a sweet vanilla aroma matured in American oak casks, delivering a sweet burnt sugar note and a fresh berry-like tangy and smooth flavor. It is suitable for mixing not only with carbonated water or tonic water, which are mainly used for highballs, but also with various other beverages.

As the campaign slogan "As you like, by your standards" suggests, this product optimized for mixology can be enjoyed by anyone in their preferred way. It also has a smooth finish when enjoyed neat or with nitro, making it easy to enjoy without burden in casual gatherings with people of diverse tastes. The design uses yellow, conveying vibrant energy, and blue, giving a refreshing feel, expressing the energy and youthfulness of people in their 20s.

To celebrate the launch of this new product, Diageo Korea will hold Johnnie Walker Blonde events at bars in the Itaewon, Hongdae, and Apgujeong areas of Seoul. During weekend on-site events, product introductions and various mini-games will be conducted to convey the charm of Johnnie Walker Blonde to consumers. Johnnie Walker Blonde will be available for purchase nationwide at supermarkets and convenience stores starting next month.

Kim Jwahyun, Marketing Director of Diageo Korea, said, "With the rising popularity of various whisky-based mixology drinks such as highballs among the MZ generation, we are pleased to launch Johnnie Walker Blonde, which can be enjoyed in various ways," adding, "It will be an attractive product that fits the 'modisumer' trend of finding and sharing combinations that suit individual tastes."

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