Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Johnnie Walker
£299
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 47.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £299 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £180)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£180 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Istanbul Edition 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 Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
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