Updated July 2026.
Johnnie Walker Red Label and Black Label are 40% ABV / 80 proof on the current US brand pages. A 1.5-ounce pour is one NIAAA standard drink. Both are blended Scotch (malt + grain) from Diageo. Black’s whiskies are aged at least 12 years; Red is the no-age-statement mixer. Color is caramel (E150a) plus barrel — not extra proof. Green Label is a different strength (commonly 43%; confirm).
We will not reprint a 2021 price list. Blue Label is another shelf and another invoice. Scotch calories: Scotch calories. Identity: whiskey types.
Red vs Black vs the rest
| SKU | Typical US ABV | 750 mL drinks | Age story |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Label | 40% | ~17 | NAS blend; johnniewalker.com US 40% ABV |
| Black Label | 40% | ~17 | ≥12 years in the blend; same 40% US page |
| Double Black / Gold / Blue | Often 40% — read the neck | ~17 if 40% | Not a higher-proof class by color |
| Green Label | Commonly 43% — confirm | ~18.2 if 43% | Blended malt; current US |
A 1.75 L 40% handle is about 39.5 standard drinks. Four Red or Black pours are four drinks. NIAAA binge pattern is a health line, not a target. Scotch must be distilled and aged in Scotland ≥3 years. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- johnniewalker.com US Red and Black: 40% ABV (Diageo 2026 pages).
- Scotch Whisky Regulations / TTB Scotch class: ≥3 years in Scotland.
- Green Label 43%: secondary/common; the US neck.
- NIAAA standard drink (December 2025). No invented MSRP.