Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition
Royal Salute
£299
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition
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: Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Rio De Janeiro Polo Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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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