Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£234
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£299
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Lagavulin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £234.2 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is better value at £234 vs £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£234.2 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £234.2)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses 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.
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary 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
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary