Old Perth The Original vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth The Original
Old Perth
★ 4.88
£36
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£29
| Old Perth The Original | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £35.95 | £29.45 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Old Perth The Original
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Old Perth The Original
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Quick verdict
Old Perth The Original is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is better value at £29 vs £36.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Old Perth The Original
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.45 vs £35.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 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 Old Perth The Original
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0