Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl)
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.60
£180
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£250
| Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Lagavulin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £180 | £250 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl) is better value at £180 vs £250.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£180 vs £250)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £180)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl) 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 Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) 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
Only Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old - 1990s (75cl)
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)