Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes
£271
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.2% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £271.1 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is better value at £199 vs £271.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£271.1 vs £199)
- −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 affordable (£199 vs £271.1)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 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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