Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside WhiskyJohnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
DistilleryGlenrothesJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£166£199
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky is better value at £166 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£166 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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 £166)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s 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

Vanilla

Only Glenrothes 1997 / 25 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitFresh FruitCitricNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

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