Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV55%40%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£48.95£49.05
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £49 vs £49.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.05)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.05 vs £48.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peatside?

Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 12 Days of Discovery 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Peatside 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyHay-like

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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