Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.75
£150
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Eagle Rare
★ 5.00
£150
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 50.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Quick verdict
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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