Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Glenkinchie
£299
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is better value at £199 vs £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £199)
- −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 affordable (£199 vs £299)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
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Where to buy
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange