Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man
DistilleryGlenturretJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yr12 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man is better value at £150 vs £200.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man 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

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

SmokeyVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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