Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky vs Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch WhiskyKyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerKyrö Distillery Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomFinland
TypeRye
ABV40%47.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£4.75£6
Rating4.60/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £5 vs £6.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.75 vs £6)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£6 vs £4.75)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Kyrö?

Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

VanillaNew Wood

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