Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryGlen ElginJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£51.18£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £51.

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

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.18 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 £51.18)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1151 & 1153) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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