Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s vs Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Glenkinchie
£299
| Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Glenkinchie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
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 £299.
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 £299)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Where to buy
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2850) - First Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange