If sweetness is what you are after, two bottles stand out: Johnnie Walker Black Ruby and Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve. Johnnie Walker Black Ruby: The Berry-Rich OptionBlack Ruby is the newer of the two, launched globally in March 2025 after a run in pilot markets the year before. Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve: The Honeyed OptionGold Label Reserve arrived in 2012, replacing the older 18-year-old Gold Label. Where Black Ruby gets its character from active casks, Gold Label Reserve depends more on the malt itself. If Black Ruby is not on the shelf near you, Gold Label Reserve is the practical choice.