Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Johnnie Walker
£49
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £48.5 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £49.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 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 £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Lower?
Lower East Side Blended Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt