Johnnie Walker A Song Of Ice 750ML

Johnnie Walker A Song Of Ice 750ML is a blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40.2% ABV (80.4 proof), anchored by single malt from the Highland's Clynelish distillery. Released as part of the official Game of Thrones collaboration with HBO, this expression was designed to be served cold, drawing on Clynelish's signature waxy texture and subtle citrus character to create a blend that opens up dramatically over ice.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40.2%  |  Origin: Scotland (Highland-led blend)  |  Blended Scotch Whisky  |  Key Distillery: Clynelish

Production & Heritage

Clynelish, founded in 1968 in Brora on Scotland's northeastern Highland coast, is one of the country's most northern distilleries and has long been valued by Diageo's blending team for the waxy, slightly honeyed character of its single malt. A Song of Ice builds its blend around that Clynelish backbone, which gives the whisky body and structure alongside the citrus and orchard fruit notes the distillery is known for. The bottling lands at an unusual 40.2% ABV — a subtle but deliberate choice that reviewers have noted sets it apart from the standard 40% threshold common across the industry.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh honeydew melon leads, followed by vanilla bean, light sherry sweetness, and orange zest. Underneath, there are delicate layers of brown sugar, breakfast cereals, coconut, and a whisper of mint.

Taste: Light-bodied on entry with sweet grain and honey, developing into waxy orchard fruit — somewhere between peach and nectarine — at mid-palate. A gentle kiss of peat adds dimension without dominating, while caramel and green apple notes create a balanced sweetness through the core.

Finish: Quick and smooth, with sweet caramel, honey, and vanilla fading cleanly. Lingering citrus zest and a touch of pepper spice close things out.

How to Drink A Song of Ice

This blend was specifically designed to be served over ice or chilled, and it rewards that approach — the cold temperature amplifies the honeydew and orchard fruit while smoothing the grain sweetness. For cocktails, it works well in a Penicillin, where the light peat smoke and honey notes complement the ginger and lemon; a Scotch Highball, where the waxy fruit character shines with sparkling water and a citrus twist; and a Blood and Sand, where its light body and sweet grain balance the cherry and vermouth without overwhelming them.

Best For

• Game of Thrones fans looking for an official licensed collectible with genuine drinking quality
• Introducing a Scotch-curious friend to blended whisky in a low-intimidation, ice-cold format
• Summer entertaining when heavier Scotch expressions feel out of season
• Building a themed whisky collection alongside its companion release, A Song of Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Song of Ice taste like? A Song of Ice delivers a light, sweet profile led by honeydew melon, honey, vanilla, and waxy orchard fruit with a subtle touch of peat smoke. The finish is quick and clean with caramel, citrus zest, and gentle pepper.

How does A Song of Ice compare to Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire? A Song of Fire is built around peated single malt from the Caol Ila distillery on Islay, making it noticeably smokier and bolder, while A Song of Ice leans into the lighter, waxy, honeyed character of Highland Clynelish malt. The two were released as companion bottles representing opposite ends of the Scotch flavor spectrum.

Is A Song of Ice good for beginners? Yes — its light body, smooth finish, and emphasis on sweet, fruity flavors make it approachable, especially when served over ice as intended. It does not have the heavy peat or high proof that can challenge newcomers to Scotch.

Where is A Song of Ice made? A Song of Ice is a blended Scotch whisky produced by Diageo in Scotland, with its core single malt component sourced from the Clynelish distillery in Brora, located in the Scottish Highlands near the northeastern coast.

What foods pair well with A Song of Ice? Smoked salmon or cured fish complement the light peat and waxy fruit. Fresh stone fruit desserts like peach cobbler echo the orchard-fruit palate. Mild, creamy cheeses like brie work with the honey and vanilla notes. Lemon tarts mirror the citrus zest on the finish. Honey-glazed roasted chicken bridges the blend's caramel and honeydew character.

What sizes does A Song of Ice come in? A Song of Ice is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is A Song of Ice worth the price? A Song of Ice positions as a mid-range blended Scotch with collectible appeal due to its Game of Thrones licensing. As a limited-edition collaboration, its value extends beyond what is in the glass for collectors, though the Clynelish-led blend holds its own as a competent warm-weather sipper.

Why A Song of Ice?

What separates this expression from novelty tie-ins is the decision to build around Clynelish — a distillery whose waxy, honeyed single malt is prized by blenders and increasingly recognized by single malt drinkers. That Clynelish backbone gives A Song of Ice a genuine identity beyond its licensing, delivering a Highland character that actually improves when served cold rather than merely tolerating it. The unconventional 40.2% ABV, while a small detail, signals intentionality in a category where most blends default to the legal minimum. For fans of the source material or anyone seeking a light, fruit-forward Scotch built for ice, it fills a specific niche that few blends are designed to occupy.