Johnnie Walker Vault opens a new chapter in luxury Scotch whisky, offering rare products, exclusive experiences, and high-profile collaborations. At the heart of the platform is Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker’s mastery, developed from centuries of craftsmanship and housed in a hidden atelier beneath Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh. This curated space contains 500 meticulously selected aged and ‘ghost’ whiskies from an archive of 10 million casks, forming the foundation for its bespoke creations.
Johnnie Walker Vault offers an ultra-exclusive whisky experience in Edinburgh, Scotland. Each year, a small number of guests will have the chance to craft their own bespoke blend with Dr. Emma Walker. The experience, starting from £50,000, includes private VIP travel, a lavish stay at Gleneagles Hotel, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the invite-only Diageo Archive. Guests will indulge in Michelin-star dining and curated Scottish experiences before receiving their whisky in a Baccarat crystal decanter. Every unique blend is recorded in the Johnnie Walker Vault archive, preserving it for potential future commissions.
Luxury collaborations are also central to Johnnie Walker Vault’s vision. Later this year, a renowned couture fashion artist will co-create a limited-edition whisky collection with Dr. Walker, further pushing the boundaries of whisky craftsmanship.
Johnnie Walker Vault is more than a whisky collection. It is a celebration of blending as an art form, capturing personal stories and cultural legacies in every bottle.
Johnnie Walker Vault Fuses Whisky & Art in Bespoke Blends
Dr. Walker has crafted three bespoke whisky expressions for creative visionaries Kelly Wearstler, Gabriel Moses, and Yoyo Cao. Each blend captures the personal style and artistic approach of its muse, translating their stories into liquid form.
Wearstler’s blend reflects her love for contrasts. Inspired by her work, it balances heritage and innovation with coastal influences, featuring rare island malts like Brora and Port Ellen. The whisky captures the essence of bold textures and evolving landscapes.
Moses’ blend mirrors his cinematic storytelling. It blends sweet and smoky elements, echoing the balance of light and shadow in his photography. Rare Port Ellen smoke meets Clynelish brightness, creating a whisky full of texture and depth.
Cao’s blend embodies her constant evolution. Inspired by Japanese flavours and the beauty of Sakura season, it balances refill casks from Glenkinchie, Clynelish, and Port Ellen. The result is a vibrant whisky reflecting her dynamic spirit.
