Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi EditionWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerWilliam Larue Weller
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%67.3%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£499£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £499)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi 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 William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink New Delhi Edition

Smokey

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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