Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970sLoch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerLoch Lomond
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£199£199.9
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.9 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Fresh Fruit

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