Holiday Entertaining with Johnnie Walker

Need some help with your holiday entertaining? Johnnie Walker Whisky Truffles will awe your guests with a luxurious bite of chocolate heaven. With origins from the 1870’s, Johnnie Walker Black Label is regarded by experts as the ultimate Scotch deluxe whisky. Black Label draws upon powerful west coast malts and subtle east coast flavors to create a unique blend with a smooth, deep, and complex character.

Try the recipe below at your next holiday party and awe your guests with these luxurious truffles.

Johnnie Walker Whisky Truffles

By Chef Dave Martin

Ingredients:

1 lb. good quality 72% cacao bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped) Vahlrona, Callebaut or Guittard

8 oz. heavy cream

2 oz. unsalted butter

1oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label

½ cup Hershey’s (American process cocoa)

Method:

Bring cream and butter to a heavy scald on stovetop in order to infuse the flavor of the Whiskey. In a non-reactive bowl, pour hot cream mixture over the fine bits of chocolate and stir with whisk without adding to much air while stirring. Add whiskey. Place in refrigerator to set-up for at least an hour or quick chill in the freezer, so that you can scoop small round truffles using scooper, then roll the chocolate confections in the cocoa mixture and set aside for service. Truffles can be kept in the refrigerator but should be tempered before service for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavor of the chocolate and whisky to bloom.

Yields about 48 - .5 oz. truffles

Looking for a unique gift idea? Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the rarest Scotch whisky available in the House of Walkerâ portfolio, offers its complimentary bottle engraving service in New York’s Grand Central Terminal this holiday season.  Personalization transforms this already rare bottle of whisky into a truly one-of-a-kind gift. Engraving takes only minutes, but the impression it will leave is lasting. Messages may be engraved on bottles of Blue Label (750 ml or 1.75L) of up to 45 characters in length in multiple languages including specific phrases in Chinese, Korean and Hindi. A handwritten option is also available. Consumers must be of legal drinking age to participate.  The product is not for sale at the studio, but may be purchased at retailers of Johnnie Walker around the city. Engraved bottles are also available for purchase online 1-877-Spirits.com 

Holidays are always fun when your invite Johnnie Walker!

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