Crowd favorite Johnnie Walker Blue Label is getting a Japan-only version named simply “Johnnie Walker Blue Label Japan Limited Edition 2019.”
Similar to how we got that Japan-only Jameson last year, this version of Blue Label has the same liquid as always but has some unique bottle art. Beginning with the front, the themes of each side of the bottle are Japan, Tradition, Progress, and Celebration.
Johnnie Walker collectors will be able to pick this one up beginning February 11, 2019 for 20,800 yen before tax–a significant premium over the standard price of around 14,000 yen–at major department stores throughout Japan.
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Where can I buy this ?
Hi Jack, here’s a Rakuten shop offering the bottle for 44000 yen. Don’t know if they ship overseas though.
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/fujimatsuwine/122674/
Hi Richard,
Do you have any idea where I could buy a new bottle of the 2019 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Japan Exclusive? I travelled in Japan for years, I’m retired in the U.S. now, and would love to have it as a memento.
Bruce Kincaid
Hi Bruce, unfortunately I don’t think it’s available outside of Japan.