Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Green Spot Château Montelena

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980sGreen Spot Château Montelena
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerSpot Whiskey
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Pot Still
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£99£71.5
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Green Spot Château Montelena

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot Château Montelena

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £99.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99 vs £71.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Green Spot Château Montelena

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.5 vs £99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Green?

Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokeyToastedOld WoodVanilla

Only Green Spot Château Montelena

SherriedFresh FruitCooked FruitHoney

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