Johnnie Walker Black Label vs Double Black
Johnnie Walker Black Label and Johnnie Walker Double Black, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are whiskies, in different styles: Black Label is blended Scotch whisky, 12 years; Double Black, blended Scotch whisky.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Both are Johnnie Walker products, a brand owned by Diageo.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: old wood, vanilla, peat, orange peel and smoke.
- Only in Black Label, toffee, black pepper, green apple and pear; only in Double Black, clove and raisin.
- Both ingredient lists declare coloring.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for toffee, black pepper, green apple and pear? Black Label.
- Looking for clove and raisin? Double Black.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky · Scotland | Johnnie Walker Double Black Whisky · Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Johnnie Walker | Johnnie Walker |
| Brand owner | Diageo | Diageo |
| Brand origin | Scotland | Scotland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Blended Scotch whisky | Blended Scotch whisky |
| Age | 12 years | — |
| Serving | Neat, on the rocks or in a highball | With a little water (official store suggestion) |
| Blend | — | More Islay whiskies than Black Label |
| Casks | — | Charred barrels |
| Grains | Single malt and grain whiskies | — |
| Ingredients | Aged malt spirit, unmalted cereal spirit, water and caramel color I. | Aged simple malt spirit, unmalted cereal spirit, demineralized water and caramel color I. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 3 | 3 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 6.5 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | old woodtoffeevanillapeatorange peel | smokeclove |
| Notes — mid-palate | smokeblack peppergreen applepearvanilla | peatraisinorange peelvanilla |
| Notes — finish | orange peel | smokeold wood |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Johnnie Walker Black Label and Double Black?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Black Label is blended Scotch whisky, 12 years; Double Black, blended Scotch whisky. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Both are Johnnie Walker products, a brand owned by Diageo. In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Which is stronger, Johnnie Walker Black Label or Double Black?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Johnnie Walker Black Label and Double Black made by the same company?
Yes. Both are Johnnie Walker products, a brand owned by Diageo.
Which is sweeter, Johnnie Walker Black Label or Double Black?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3 and 3, out of 10).
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