The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - ParliamentJohnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
DistilleryGlenDronachJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£207£199
Rating4.67/55.00/5

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value23/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is better value at £199 vs £207.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£207 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £207)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s 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

HoneyToasted

Only The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

VanillaMalt Extract

Where to buy

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