Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 vs Old Perth The Original
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£29
Old Perth The Original
Old Perth
★ 4.88
£36
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 | Old Perth The Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Old Perth |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £29.45 | £35.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.88/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Old Perth The Original
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Old Perth The Original
Quick verdict
Old Perth The Original is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is better value at £29 vs £36.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.45 vs £35.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Old Perth The Original
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.95 vs £29.45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Only Old Perth The Original