Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin
Johnnie Walker
£43
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Scallywag |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.27 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin is better value at £43 vs £56.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£43.27 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £43.27)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin 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 Scallywag?
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Speyside Origin
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023