Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series vs Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.67
£23
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Glenkinchie
£17
| Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series | Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | Glenkinchie |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £23 | £17.25 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky is better value at £17 vs £23.
For beginners: Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£23 vs £17.25)
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£17.25 vs £23)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series 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 Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Only Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky