Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Johnnie Walker
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Teaninich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts