Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited EditionTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerTullibardine
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£199£155
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition 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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old - New Year 2022 Limited Edition

Old WoodSherried

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

ToastedNutty

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