Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryBrave New SpiritsJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV59.2%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£51.97£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £52.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£51.97 vs £49.05)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.05 vs £51.97)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

SmokeyKippery

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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