Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
DistillerySpringbankJohnnie Walker
RegionCampbeltownOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023 is better value at £150 vs £199.

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

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Toasted

Only Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2023

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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