Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition
Johnnie Walker
£499
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | The Macallan |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £499 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £499.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos Edition
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £499)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Lagos 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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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