Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryMortlachJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£69.25£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

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 £69.

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

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.25 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 £69.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Freshly?

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Hay-likeLeafy

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

VanillaHoneyToasted

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