Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old vs Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.03
£150
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mackmyra
★ 4.67
£128
| Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old | Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Mackmyra |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 47.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £150 | £127.95 |
| Rating | 4.03/5 | 4.67/5 |
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.67 vs 4.03).
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £128 vs £150.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £127.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 4.7)
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£127.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old 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 Mackmyra?
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old
Only Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)