Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0 vs Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£19
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 3.75
£22
| Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0 | Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £18.5 | £21.81 |
| Rating | — | 3.75/5 |
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish is rated higher (3.75 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0 is better value at £19 vs £22.
For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.5 vs £21.81)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£21.81 vs £18.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0 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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Red Label – Icons 2.0
Only Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish