Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition: A Collectable Scotch for Baseball Fans

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Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition brings together one of the best-known names in Scotch whisky with one of the most recognised teams in professional sport.

Released to commemorate Johnnie Walker’s 2017 sponsorship of the New York Yankees, the limited-edition bottle transforms the familiar Black Label presentation with design elements inspired by the baseball team’s navy-and-white identity.

The bottle is presented in the Yankees’ celebrated pinstripe style, connecting Johnnie Walker’s angled label and square bottle with a uniform design closely associated with New York sporting history.

Inside is the established Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky. Every malt and grain whisky used in the blend has matured for at least 12 years, creating the familiar combination of sweet fruit, vanilla, spice and gentle smoke. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 75cl bottle and supplied in its original presentation box.

The liquid was not announced as a different recipe, cask finish or higher-strength release. Its rarity comes from the 2017 Yankees design, the original boxed presentation and its connection with a memorable New York baseball season.

Customers can buy the Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition, explore the complete Johnnie Walker collection, or browse more bottles within HTFW’s blended Scotch whisky range.

Johnnie Walker New York Yankees 2017 Edition: Key Details

The current bottle available through Hard To Find Whisky has the following specifications:

  • Producer: Johnnie Walker
  • Expression: Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition
  • Style: Blended Scotch whisky
  • Age: 12 years old
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • Alcohol strength: 40% ABV
  • Year bottled: 2017
  • Country of origin: Scotland
  • Cask type: Oak
  • Closure: Screw cap
  • Packaging: Original box
  • Edition type: Limited collectable design
  • Collaboration: New York Yankees
  • Primary flavours: Sweet fruit, vanilla, spice and gentle smoke
  • Best suited to: Yankees supporters, baseball collectors, Johnnie Walker enthusiasts and gifting

The release commemorates Johnnie Walker’s sponsorship of the New York Yankees during 2017. HTFW’s product listing includes the accompanying line: “America’s most storied sports franchise, the New York Yankees, deserves the most legendary of drinks – Johnnie Walker Black Label.”

What Is the Johnnie Walker Yankees 2017 Edition?

The Yankees 2017 Edition is a specially packaged bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label created around the whisky brand’s relationship with the New York baseball team.

It combines:

  • Classic 12-year-old Black Label whisky
  • A 75cl American-market-style bottle
  • Yankees pinstripe-inspired graphics
  • Navy-and-white team colours
  • Limited 2017 production
  • An original presentation box
  • Official sponsorship context

The bottle does not represent a new style of Scotch whisky.

There is no announced:

  • Alternative mashbill
  • Specially selected distillery recipe
  • Secondary cask finish
  • Single-cask component
  • Higher bottling strength
  • Additional age statement
  • Flavoured-whisky treatment

The liquid remains the recognised Black Label blend, while the exterior turns the bottle into a piece of sporting memorabilia.

That distinction is important for buyers. Customers are paying for a collectable 2017 presentation rather than a fundamentally different version of Black Label.

Why Was a Yankees Edition Released?

The bottle was created to commemorate Johnnie Walker’s sponsorship of the New York Yankees in 2017.

The partnership connected two brands with long histories, international recognition and distinctive visual identities.

Johnnie Walker brought:

  • More than two centuries of blending history
  • The square bottle
  • The angled label
  • The Striding Man
  • The “Keep Walking” philosophy
  • One of the world’s most recognisable Scotch whisky ranges

The Yankees brought:

  • New York sporting heritage
  • Navy-and-white pinstripes
  • The interlocking “NY” identity
  • A worldwide supporter base
  • A record of 27 World Series championships

Major League Baseball continues to identify the Yankees as the record holder with 27 World Series titles, while the team’s pinstripes first appeared in 1912 and became one of the most recognisable uniform designs in sport.

The limited bottle allowed supporters to celebrate that relationship with a product that remained recognisably Johnnie Walker while visibly representing the Yankees.

The Significance of the Pinstripe Design

The navy-blue pinstripe is central to the Yankees’ visual identity.

Pinstripes first appeared on the team’s uniforms in 1912, when the club was still known as the New York Highlanders. The team officially adopted the Yankees name the following year.

Over the following decades, the uniform became associated with generations of celebrated players and championship-winning teams.

The 2017 Johnnie Walker release uses that visual language to alter the standard Black Label presentation.

Instead of replacing the whisky brand’s identity completely, the bottle brings the two designs together:

  • Johnnie Walker’s square glass bottle
  • The diagonal Black Label
  • The Striding Man
  • Yankees-style pinstripes
  • Navy-and-white detailing
  • New York team references
  • Collectable boxed packaging

The pinstripes make the bottle instantly identifiable even when displayed at a distance.

They also give the release a stronger connection to the team than a simple logo placed on an otherwise standard bottle.

What Happened During the Yankees’ 2017 Season?

The release became connected with an important season for a developing Yankees team.

New York completed the 2017 regular season with:

  • 91 wins
  • 71 losses
  • A .562 winning percentage
  • Second place in the American League East
  • The first American League Wild Card position

The Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card Game before overcoming the Cleveland Indians in a five-game American League Division Series. They then reached the American League Championship Series, where the season ended after seven games.

The campaign also helped establish a new generation of Yankees players and returned the team to the later stages of the postseason.

That sporting context adds interest to the bottle.

It is not simply a generic Yankees release carrying an arbitrary year. It represents a season in which New York won 91 regular-season games and came within one victory of returning to the World Series.

Is It Standard Johnnie Walker Black Label?

Yes. The whisky inside is classic Johnnie Walker Black Label.

The Yankees edition does not advertise a separate recipe or exclusive cask treatment.

Johnnie Walker describes Black Label as a blended Scotch made entirely from single malt and grain whiskies matured for at least 12 years. Its recognised flavour profile combines sweet fruit, spice and vanilla with a layer of smooth smoke.

The sporting edition therefore offers the same essential drinking experience as standard Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old.

The principal differences are:

  • Bottle design
  • Yankees branding
  • Original presentation box
  • 2017 bottling date
  • Limited availability
  • Collectable status
  • Connection with the sponsorship

Customers looking purely for the flavour of Black Label can choose the standard edition at a lower price.

Customers interested in Yankees memorabilia or limited-edition Johnnie Walker packaging will find greater value in the 2017 bottle.

What Is Johnnie Walker Black Label?

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky made using malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland.

Every whisky within the blend must be at least 12 years old.

The blend is designed to create a balance between:

  • Sweet fruit
  • Vanilla
  • Warm spice
  • Malt
  • Oak
  • Toffee
  • Gentle smoke
  • Grain-whisky smoothness

Individual malt whiskies provide fruit, smoke, body and regional character. Grain whisky contributes creaminess, sweetness and integration.

Rather than presenting the personality of one distillery, Black Label aims to bring together a broad selection of Scotch whisky flavours within one dependable blend.

Johnnie Walker describes the result as sweetness wrapped in smooth smoke.

What Is Blended Scotch Whisky?

Blended Scotch combines one or more single malt Scotch whiskies with one or more single grain Scotch whiskies.

Single Malt Whisky

Single malt must be:

  • Produced at one Scottish distillery
  • Made from malted barley
  • Distilled in pot stills
  • Matured in oak in Scotland
  • Bottled according to Scotch whisky regulations

Malt whisky commonly provides:

  • Orchard fruit
  • Dried fruit
  • Smoke
  • Malted grain
  • Spice
  • Oak
  • Individual distillery character

Single Grain Whisky

Single grain whisky is also produced at one distillery, but it can include grains other than malted barley and is commonly made using continuous distillation.

Grain whisky can contribute:

  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Light cereal
  • Creaminess
  • Sweetness
  • A softer texture

The blender combines these different whiskies to create balance and consistency.

The age statement on a blend refers to the youngest whisky contained in the bottle. Every component of Black Label is therefore at least 12 years old.

Why Is Black Label Aged for 12 Years?

Twelve years gives the malt and grain whiskies time to develop greater integration and oak-derived flavour.

During maturation, Scotch whisky extracts compounds from its casks that can contribute:

  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Toasted oak
  • Dried fruit
  • Baking spice
  • Nuts
  • Smoke
  • A softer texture

The spirit also changes through oxidation and the gradual interaction between liquid, wood and warehouse air.

Twelve years does not make every component taste identical.

Different distilleries, casks and warehouse conditions create individual flavours. The blender’s role is to combine these mature whiskies into a consistent final profile.

Black Label uses that maturity to balance sweeter grain whisky with fruit, spice and smoke from the malt components.

Johnnie Walker Yankees 2017 Tasting Notes

The Yankees bottle contains classic Black Label, so its tasting profile remains consistent with the established 12-year-old blend.

Appearance

Rich, deep amber with copper and golden-honey highlights.

The colour reflects extended maturation in oak and the combination of different malt and grain whisky components.

Nose

Sweet fruit, vanilla and toffee appear first.

Dark-fruit notes of raisin, fig and date develop alongside cocoa, toasted oak and almond. Cinnamon and clove bring warmth, while a restrained layer of smoke sits beneath the sweeter aromas.

Palate

Smooth and rounded, with vanilla, caramel and dark fruit supported by malt and oak.

Warm spice develops through the middle of the palate before gentle smoke provides contrast.

The grain whisky creates a creamy foundation, allowing the stronger fruit and malt components to remain integrated.

Finish

Warming and balanced.

Vanilla, toffee and spice gradually give way to dry oak and lingering smoke.

The finish is sufficiently distinctive for neat drinking while remaining approachable for customers new to smoky Scotch.

The HTFW product profile describes dark fruit, cocoa, toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, almond, cinnamon, clove and subtle smoke, while Johnnie Walker’s official profile emphasises sweet fruit, spice, vanilla and smoke.

Is Johnnie Walker Black Label Sweet?

Black Label has a clear underlying sweetness, although it is balanced by spice, oak and smoke.

Its sweeter characteristics include:

  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Toffee
  • Dried fruit
  • Dark honey
  • Sweet malt
  • Grain-whisky creaminess

These are balanced by:

  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Pepper
  • Toasted oak
  • Dry malt
  • Gentle smoke

It is not a flavoured whisky and does not contain the overt added sweetness associated with a whisky liqueur.

The fruit and vanilla character comes from the selected whiskies and their maturation casks.

Is Black Label Smoky?

Black Label is gently smoky rather than heavily peated.

Smoke is an important part of the blend, but it does not dominate every sip.

Customers should expect more smoke than they would find in many light blended Scotch whiskies, but considerably less than in a strongly peated Islay single malt.

The level of smoke makes Black Label suitable for:

  • Drinkers beginning to explore peated whisky
  • Customers who want smoke balanced by sweetness
  • Highballs and mixed drinks
  • Serving alongside grilled or smoked food
  • Neat drinking with a small amount of water

Drinkers looking for a more intense Johnnie Walker expression can explore Johnnie Walker Double Black, which places greater emphasis on smoke and deeply charred oak.

How Should You Drink the Yankees Edition?

The bottle can be kept unopened as a collectable or enjoyed in the same ways as standard Black Label.

Neat

Pour a measure into a whisky glass and allow it to rest briefly.

Neat serving provides the clearest view of the dark fruit, vanilla, spice and smoke.

With Water

Several drops of water can reveal more sweetness and soften the oak.

Add water gradually because the whisky is already bottled at an approachable 40% ABV.

Over Ice

One large ice cube chills and dilutes the whisky slowly.

Cooling brings caramel and vanilla forward while reducing the prominence of spice and smoke.

With Soda Water

A Scotch highball lengthens the whisky without adding significant sweetness.

Soda lifts the fruit and smoke, creating a refreshing serve suitable for a baseball watch party.

With Ginger Ale

Ginger ale reinforces the whisky’s baking-spice character.

A lime wedge provides additional freshness.

In Cocktails

Black Label works well in:

  • A Rob Roy
  • An Old Fashioned
  • A Whisky Sour
  • A Scotch Highball
  • A Blood and Sand
  • A Bobby Burns

The 40% ABV strength creates approachable cocktails rather than particularly intense or spirit-heavy serves.

Yankees Highball

Ingredients

  • 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 150ml chilled soda water
  • Plenty of ice
  • Lemon peel

Method

Fill a tall glass with fresh ice.

Add the whisky and top slowly with chilled soda water.

Stir gently and garnish with lemon peel.

The soda lifts the fruit and smoke without covering the Black Label character.

Black Label and Ginger Ale

Ingredients

  • 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 150ml chilled ginger ale
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice.

Add the whisky and top with ginger ale.

Stir once and garnish with lime.

Ginger complements the cinnamon and clove while lime cuts through the vanilla and toffee.

Black Label Old Fashioned

Ingredients

  • 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 5ml sugar syrup
  • Two or three dashes of aromatic bitters
  • Ice
  • Orange peel

Method

Stir the whisky, syrup and bitters with ice until properly chilled.

Strain over one large ice cube and garnish with orange peel.

The bitters reinforce the whisky’s spice while orange connects with its fruit and smoke.

Black Label Rob Roy

Ingredients

  • 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 25ml sweet vermouth
  • Two dashes of aromatic bitters
  • Ice
  • Cocktail cherry

Method

Stir all ingredients with ice.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

Sweet vermouth develops the dark-fruit side of Black Label, while smoke provides a dry counterpoint.

What Food Goes with Johnnie Walker Black Label?

The combination of fruit, spice and smoke makes Black Label suitable for a broad range of food.

Steak

A grilled steak connects naturally with toasted oak and smoke.

The whisky’s vanilla and fruit provide contrast with the charred meat.

Burgers

Beef, melted cheese and caramelised onions work well with toffee, vanilla and spice.

This is an especially suitable pairing for a baseball watch party.

Barbecue

Brisket, ribs and pulled pork complement the blend’s smoke and dark sweetness.

Hot Dogs

A classic New York-style hot dog creates a deliberately informal pairing.

Mustard, onions and grilled sausage provide enough salt and flavour to stand up to a Black Label highball.

Fried Chicken

The bubbles from a whisky highball refresh the palate after crisp fried coating.

Vanilla and caramel also work with browned, seasoned chicken.

Smoked Meat

Pastrami, smoked beef and charcuterie reinforce the whisky’s subtle smoke.

Mature Cheddar

Strong cheddar adds salt and savoury depth without overwhelming the whisky.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate develops the cocoa and toasted-oak character while providing gentle bitterness.

Roasted Nuts

Almonds, pecans and walnuts reflect the nuttier notes found within the blend.

Is the Yankees Edition Collectable?

Yes. The bottle has several features likely to interest collectors:

  • Limited 2017 release
  • Official Yankees partnership
  • Pinstripe-inspired design
  • Original presentation box
  • 75cl bottle format
  • 12-year-old Black Label whisky
  • Connection with the 2017 postseason
  • Appeal across whisky and baseball markets
  • Discontinued presentation
  • Recognisable global brands

Its crossover appeal is particularly important.

The bottle may interest:

  • Johnnie Walker collectors
  • New York Yankees supporters
  • Baseball memorabilia buyers
  • Sports-themed spirits collectors
  • New York collectors
  • Fans building a Black Label limited-edition collection
  • Buyers seeking a gift for a Yankees supporter

Auction listings have continued to identify it as a 12-year-old, 40% ABV, 75cl limited edition dressed in Yankees pinstripes, demonstrating its continued presence within the collectable whisky market.

Future financial value cannot be guaranteed.

The bottle is best purchased because of its design, sporting connection and place within Johnnie Walker’s limited-edition history rather than solely as an investment.

Why the Original Box Matters

The current HTFW bottle is supplied in its original box.

Packaging is particularly important for a collectable release because it completes the visual concept and supports provenance.

Collectors should retain:

  • The original outer box
  • Internal packaging
  • Bottle labels
  • Tax or import labels
  • Any neck tags
  • Purchase documentation
  • Protective shipping materials where practical

Damage to the box does not affect the whisky, but it can influence the appeal and potential value of the complete collectable presentation.

Keep the box away from sunlight, damp conditions and surfaces that could scratch or mark it.

Should the Bottle Be Opened?

The decision depends on the buyer’s priorities.

Reasons to Keep It Sealed

  • It is a discontinued sporting edition
  • The original box is still present
  • The pinstripe bottle displays well
  • Sealed condition may matter to collectors
  • Standard Black Label is readily available for drinking
  • The bottle commemorates a specific year and partnership

Reasons to Open It

  • Whisky is produced to be enjoyed
  • Black Label is versatile and approachable
  • It can be shared during a Yankees game
  • The original edition may carry personal significance
  • A sporting celebration provides a suitable occasion

Customers who want to preserve the bottle can buy standard Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old separately for drinking.

How Should the Bottle Be Stored?

Whisky bottles should be stored upright.

Unlike wine, high-strength spirit should not remain in prolonged contact with the cork or closure.

Keep the Yankees edition:

  • Away from direct sunlight
  • At a stable room temperature
  • Away from radiators
  • Outside damp cellars or garages
  • Inside its original box
  • Protected from vibration
  • Upright at all times

Sunlight can fade the pinstripe graphics and box, reducing the visual impact of the release.

The whisky itself will not continue to mature once bottled, but careful storage preserves its condition.

Yankees Edition vs Standard Black Label

Standard Johnnie Walker Black Label provides the same core whisky in the regular presentation.

Yankees 2017 Edition

  • 12 years old
  • 75cl
  • 40% ABV
  • Yankees pinstripe packaging
  • Original limited-edition box
  • Bottled in 2017
  • Discontinued collectable
  • Sports memorabilia appeal

Standard Black Label

  • 12 years old
  • 70cl UK bottle
  • 40% ABV
  • Traditional black-and-gold label
  • Ongoing core expression
  • Easier to replace
  • Lower purchase price
  • Better suited to regular drinking

Choose the Yankees edition for collectability, gifting or display.

Choose standard Black Label when the whisky itself is the priority.

Yankees Edition vs Johnnie Walker Icons Black Label

Johnnie Walker Icons Black Label 200th Anniversary Edition celebrates the whisky brand rather than a sporting partnership.

Yankees 2017 Edition

  • Created around the New York Yankees
  • Pinstripe-inspired design
  • Bottled in 2017
  • Baseball and New York connection
  • 75cl bottle
  • Sports collectable

Icons 200th Anniversary Edition

  • Created for Johnnie Walker’s bicentenary
  • Fashion-inspired bottle and box
  • Released in 2020
  • Celebrates the whisky brand’s history
  • 70cl bottle
  • Johnnie Walker-focused collectable

Both contain the classic 12-year-old Black Label style.

The better choice depends on whether the buyer is more interested in baseball or Johnnie Walker history.

Yankees Edition vs Jane Walker Edition

Johnnie Walker Black Label Jane Walker Edition reimagines the Striding Man as a female figure.

Yankees Edition

  • New York Yankees collaboration
  • Sports-led packaging
  • Pinstripe styling
  • 2017 bottling
  • Strong appeal to baseball collectors

Jane Walker Edition

  • Reinterpreted Striding Man design
  • Social and cultural campaign
  • Limited Black Label presentation
  • 12-year-old blend
  • Strong appeal to Johnnie Walker design collectors

Both demonstrate how the same established whisky can gain a distinct identity through carefully developed packaging.

Yankees Edition vs Blade Runner 2049 Director’s Cut

Johnnie Walker Black Label Director’s Cut Blade Runner 2049 was also released in connection with a major cultural event during 2017.

Yankees 2017 Edition

  • Classic Black Label liquid
  • 40% ABV
  • 75cl bottle
  • Yankees pinstripe design
  • Sports collaboration
  • Original boxed presentation

Blade Runner 2049 Director’s Cut

  • Developed for the film
  • 49% ABV
  • Futuristic bottle design
  • Limited production
  • Stronger and more unusual liquid presentation
  • Film memorabilia appeal

The Yankees bottle is primarily a packaging-led collectable.

Director’s Cut offers a greater change to both strength and presentation.

Yankees Edition vs Johnnie Walker Triple Cask

Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask changes the flavour profile rather than concentrating exclusively on packaging.

Yankees Edition

  • 12-year-old classic Black Label
  • 40% ABV
  • 75cl
  • Yankees packaging
  • Sweet fruit, vanilla, spice and smoke
  • Collectable sports edition

Triple Cask

  • No declared age statement
  • 40% ABV
  • One-litre bottle
  • Bourbon, Scotch whisky and Caribbean rum casks
  • Orchard fruit, brown sugar and ginger
  • Travel-retail whisky variation

Choose the Yankees edition for design and sporting significance.

Choose Triple Cask for a noticeably different drinking experience.

Is It a Good Gift?

The Yankees edition is particularly suitable for:

  • New York Yankees fans
  • Baseball supporters
  • New York residents and former residents
  • Johnnie Walker collectors
  • Sports memorabilia collectors
  • Fathers’ Day
  • Milestone birthdays
  • Retirements
  • Corporate gifts
  • Baseball-themed events
  • Collectors born or married in 2017

Its original presentation box makes it more suitable for formal gifting than an unboxed collectable bottle.

The recipient does not need to be a dedicated whisky expert. The Yankees design provides immediate recognition, while Black Label offers an approachable flavour if the bottle is opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition?

It is a limited-edition bottle of 12-year-old Johnnie Walker Black Label created to commemorate the brand’s 2017 sponsorship of the New York Yankees.

Is it official Yankees merchandise?

It was produced as part of Johnnie Walker’s sponsorship relationship with the team and carries Yankees-themed packaging.

What size is the bottle?

The current HTFW bottle contains 75cl.

What is the alcohol strength?

It is bottled at 40% ABV.

How old is the whisky?

The blend carries a 12-year age statement.

Was it bottled in 2017?

Yes. The current product is identified as the 2017 edition.

Does it come in a box?

Yes. The current HTFW listing states that it is supplied in its original box.

What type of closure is used?

The bottle has a screw cap.

Is the whisky different from standard Black Label?

No different recipe or cask finish was announced. The distinction is primarily the Yankees bottle and packaging.

Does it taste like regular Black Label?

Yes. Expect sweet fruit, vanilla, spice, oak and gentle smoke.

Is it smoky?

It has a controlled smoky character rather than an intensely peated profile.

Is it sweet?

It contains sweet fruit, vanilla and toffee balanced by spice, oak and smoke.

Can it be drunk neat?

Yes. Black Label is suitable neat, with water or over ice.

What is the best mixer?

Soda water, ginger ale and cola all work well.

Can it be used in cocktails?

Yes. It works particularly well in a Rob Roy, Old Fashioned, Whisky Sour or highball.

Why does the bottle use pinstripes?

The design references the New York Yankees’ famous navy-and-white pinstripe uniforms.

When did the Yankees first use pinstripes?

Pinstripes first appeared on the team’s uniforms in 1912.

How many World Series titles have the Yankees won?

The Yankees hold the MLB record with 27 World Series championships.

How did the Yankees perform in 2017?

They won 91 regular-season games and reached the American League Championship Series.

Is it collectable?

Yes. It is a discontinued boxed sporting edition connected with two internationally recognised brands.

Is it a good investment?

Future value cannot be guaranteed. It should be purchased primarily for its design, whisky and baseball connection.

Should the bottle be kept sealed?

Collectors may prefer to keep it sealed, while drinkers can enjoy the familiar 12-year-old Black Label inside.

How should it be stored?

Keep it upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and significant temperature changes.

Will the whisky continue to age in the bottle?

No. Whisky stops maturing once removed from the cask and bottled.

Does HTFW currently stock it?

The product is listed through Hard To Find Whisky, subject to current stock availability.

Why the Johnnie Walker Yankees Edition Stands Out

The Yankees 2017 Edition succeeds because the collaboration feels visually natural.

Both participants possess instantly recognisable design elements.

Johnnie Walker has:

  • The square bottle
  • The diagonal label
  • The Striding Man
  • Black-and-gold branding
  • A long tradition of limited designs

The Yankees have:

  • Navy-and-white colours
  • Pinstripes
  • The interlocking NY
  • New York identity
  • A uniquely successful sporting history

The resulting bottle does not need an elaborate explanation.

The pinstripes immediately communicate the Yankees connection, while the shape and angled label remain unmistakably Johnnie Walker.

The 2017 season gives the bottle further context. New York won 91 games, secured the American League Wild Card and reached Game Seven of the Championship Series.

Inside, the established 12-year-old blend ensures that the release remains enjoyable rather than existing purely as a decorative object.

Sweet fruit, vanilla and toffee provide accessibility. Oak, baking spice and controlled smoke give the whisky sufficient depth for neat drinking or classic cocktails.

It is therefore likely to appeal to three distinct audiences:

  • Yankees supporters
  • Johnnie Walker collectors
  • Whisky drinkers seeking an unusual boxed edition

Buy Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition

Johnnie Walker Black Label New York Yankees 2017 Edition combines classic 12-year-old blended Scotch with distinctive packaging commemorating Johnnie Walker’s sponsorship of the New York baseball team.

Bottled at 40% ABV in a 75cl bottle, the whisky delivers sweet fruit, vanilla, toffee and warm spice, followed by oak and a gentle smoky finish.

The bottle is supplied in its original presentation box and uses design details inspired by the Yankees’ famous navy-and-white pinstripes.

It makes an excellent gift for a baseball supporter, a strong addition to a Johnnie Walker collection or a memorable bottle to open during a significant Yankees game.

Shop the Johnnie Walker Yankees 2017 Edition, compare it with standard Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old, or explore the Johnnie Walker Icons Black Label 200th Anniversary Edition.

Browse the complete Johnnie Walker collection, discover more blended Scotch whisky, or explore the wider Scotch whisky range at Hard To Find Whisky.

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