Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryConnemaraJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£195£199
Rating5.00/5

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) is better value at £195 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £199)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £195)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier 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

Both taste of

Old WoodTobacco

Only Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

SmokeyLeathery

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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