Johnnie Walker Premier vs Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

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

Johnnie Walker PremierSmoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerNevada H&C
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%57.9%
AgeNASNAS
Price£199£165
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73 is better value at £165 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £165)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£165 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier 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 Smoke?

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73 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

Chocolate

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

SmokeyVanillaCooked MashToasted

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