Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryGlengoyneJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.9%43%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£149.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £149.95)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

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