Green Spot Château Montelena vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Johnnie Walker
£99
| Green Spot Château Montelena | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.5 | £99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Green Spot Château Montelena
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Green Spot Château Montelena
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £99.
For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£99 vs £71.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s 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 Green Spot Château Montelena
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s