Image of the Day: Love at first sip for Game of Thrones star

Photo: Jose Silva.

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Diageo this week unveiled White Walker by Johnnie Walker – a limited-edition Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky inspired by the hit television show Game of Thrones.

In today’s image choice, Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister, can be seen enjoying the new whisky for the first time.

Winter is here: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister in the hit television show.
Photo: Jose Silva.

The limited-edition release is helping to build anticipation for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, which will premiere during the first half of 2019. The new icy blend is inspired by the White Walkers, an ancient race of humanoid ice creatures who come from the Far North of Westeros. It will be available globally, including in airports, from this month.

“While Jaime Lannister likely never wants to encounter another White Walker, let alone the Night King, it’s certain that he will enjoy this new whisky while he too patiently waits for the show’s return,” said Diageo and television network HBO.

[Eye of the storm: Diageo’s teaser video for White Walker by Johnnie Walker.]

Striding in a new direction: The White Walker by Johnnie Walker bottle features an icy white and blue design and a Johnnie Walker Striding Man fashioned in armour to evoke the White Walker army.
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