Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended WhiskyBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.5£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £49.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.5 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £48.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky

SherriedCitricToastedChocolate

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

MedicinalCoal-gasOily

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