John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 vs Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.00
£553
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
| John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 | Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Highland Park |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.2% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £552.88 | £343.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £553.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£552.88 vs £343.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£343.95 vs £552.88)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Tasting notes
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