Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyJohnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyJohnnie Walker
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.3%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£399.95£299
Rating5.00/5

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition is better value at £299 vs £400.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £299)

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition 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

Smokey

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Old WoodDried FruitMedicinal

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Taipei Edition

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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