Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Johnnie Walker
★ 2.00
£35
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Big Peat |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is better value at £35 vs £48.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35 vs £47.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £35)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses 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 Big?
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021