Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Thy
£150
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thy | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Denmark | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.6% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
Who should buy Thy?
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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Only Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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