Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£725
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend
Johnnie Walker
£699
| Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £724.95 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend is better value at £699 vs £725.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£724.95 vs £699)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend
Pros
- +More affordable (£699 vs £724.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (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 Islay character.
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend 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
Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend