Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s vs Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Bruichladdich
£200
| Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 60.4% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
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 £200.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £199.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series 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
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Only Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series