Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery vs Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of DiscoveryNc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerNc'nean
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%45.7%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£49.05£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £50.

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

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 £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.05)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Nc'nean?

Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

HoneyToasted

Only Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

New Wood

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