The son and grandson of Johnnie Walker, are the ones that have made the Johnnie Walker Whisky a common name and is responsible for introducing many other blends and mixes of whisky’s. To this day the whisky is still being blended and produced in Kilmarnock; visitors and guests can still see its plant, warehouses and offices. You can buy inexpensive bottles of whisky however, there are just as many very expensive blends and rare whiskys, that the Johnnie Walker line produces.

Each different type and blend of Johnnie Walker whisky, has its own unique coloring and are to be used for different situations and occasions. The rarer the whisky, the rarer the special occasion should be. One can find that there are clubs and societies built entirely for the individual that is an avid fan of the brand. From the time the original Johnnie Walker was around to present day, the whisky company contributes and puts back into its loyal buyers. They host many popular golf tournaments and championships and also are proud sponsors of many sports and their teams and such.

The original Johnnie Walker plant in Kilmarnock, Scotland, plans to close its doors by 2011 and opens it’s new plant doors in Leven, Fife and Shieldhall in Glasgow. Many who are avid fans of the whisky and its maker, are against the change and a very public campaign and outcry have started to preserve the original home of the whisky and it;s tie to its famous maker. The government has even inducted itself into the endeavor. They have found that it is indeed part of their heritage as well and its popularity can only be preserved if they take action as well.