Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery vs Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£53
| Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £49.05 | £53.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £53.
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
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £53.1)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.1 vs £49.05)
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 Staoisha?
Staoisha 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 13 & 15) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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