The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.03
£150
| The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 | Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Oxford Artisan Distillery | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.03/5 |
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £150.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£95 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Only Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old