Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding ManJohnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerJohnnie Walker
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

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

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Anniversary Edition - 100 Years of the Striding Man

SmokeyVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolateTobacco

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