Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
DistilleryLoch LomondJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£199.9£199
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £200.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.9 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 £199.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 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 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

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