Johnnie Walker Distillery
Founded in 1820 by John Walker, a grocer in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
John Walker initially sold a selection of whiskies in his shop, blending them to create a consistent and high-quality product. He quickly became known for the quality of his blended whisky, which he branded Johnnie Walker.
The iconic striding man logo was introduced in 1908, and it has since become one of the most recognizable symbols in the world of whisky.
Johnnie Walker is owned by Diageo, one of the world’s largest alcohol conglomerates. Diageo also owns many other prestigious whisky brands, including Talisker, Lagavulin, Glenkinchie, Caol Ila, and Dalwhinnie.
Johnnie Walker’s impact on the global whisky market has been immense. It is one of the most recognized Scotch whisky brands globally and is sold in over 180 countries.
Johnnie Walker has been responsible for creating some of the world’s best-selling blended whiskies and continues to innovate within the category.
