Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition

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

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
DistilleryHighland ParkJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.2%40%
Age26 yr12 yr
Price£343.95£499
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition

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

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £499.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £499)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £343.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition 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

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition

VanillaMalt Extract

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