Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
Johnnie Walker
£499
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Tomatin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £499 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £499.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Mexico City Edition
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