Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of DiscoveryThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£49.05£48.42
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is better value at £48 vs £49.

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.05 vs £48.42)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£48.42 vs £49.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smokey

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