Jura 21 Year Old - Tide vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide
Jura
★ 4.89
£150
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
| Jura 21 Year Old - Tide | Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46.7% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 4.89/5 | 5.00/5 |
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 21 Year Old - Tide suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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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