Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s vs Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£199
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£264
| Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s | Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Tomatin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.2% |
| Age | NAS | 29 yr |
| Price | £199 | £263.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £264.
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 £263.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£263.95 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)