Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition
Johnnie Walker
£499
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Springbank |
| Region | Other Scotch | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £499 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition is better value at £499 vs £600.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £499)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition 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 Springbank?
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
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Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition
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