Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs John Walker & Sons Odyssey
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 Odyssey
Johnnie Walker
★ 3.93
£650
| Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | John Walker & Sons Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £724.95 | £650 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.93/5 |
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).
John Walker & Sons Odyssey is better value at £650 vs £725.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons Odyssey is more approachable (70/100 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£724.95 vs £650)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£650 vs £724.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Odyssey 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 Odyssey