Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year OldTullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryJohnny Drum Distiling Co.Tullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV40%55%
Age4 yrNAS
Price£35.95£45.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old is better value at £36 vs £46.

For beginners: Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £45.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £35.95)

Who should buy Johnny?

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

Malt Extract

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked Fruit

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