Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£172
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 43.9% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £171.79 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £172 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£171.79 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £171.79)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13089) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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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