Johnnie Walker Black Label vs Old Parr 12 Anos
Johnnie Walker Black Label and Old Parr 12 Anos, 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: blended Scotch whisky, 12 years.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Different brands, same owner: Johnnie Walker and Old Parr both belong to Diageo.
- Both brands come from Scotland.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: vanilla, peat, orange peel, smoke and black pepper.
- Only in Johnnie Walker Black Label, old wood, toffee, green apple and pear; only in Old Parr 12 Anos, roasted grain, honey, almond and nuts.
- Both ingredient lists declare coloring.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for old wood, toffee, green apple and pear? Johnnie Walker Black Label.
- Looking for roasted grain, honey, almond and nuts? Old Parr 12 Anos.
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 | Old Parr 12 Anos Whisky · Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Johnnie Walker | Old Parr |
| Brand owner | Diageo | Diageo |
| Brand origin | Scotland | Scotland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Blended Scotch whisky | Blended Scotch whisky |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years |
| Serving | Neat, on the rocks or in a highball | Neat, with a dash of water or in cocktails |
| Grains | Single malt and grain whiskies | — |
| Malts in the blend | — | Cragganmore and Glendullan |
| Ingredients | Aged malt spirit, unmalted cereal spirit, water and caramel color I. | Aged simple malt spirit, unmalted cereal spirit, water and caramel color I. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 3 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3.5 |
| Body | 6 | 6 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3.5 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | old woodtoffeevanillapeatorange peel | vanillaroasted grainhoneyalmondpeat |
| Notes — mid-palate | smokeblack peppergreen applepearvanilla | nutsalmondgrapefruitsmoke |
| Notes — finish | orange peel | orange peelblack pepper |
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 Old Parr 12 Anos?
Both are whiskies: blended Scotch whisky, 12 years. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Different brands, same owner: Johnnie Walker and Old Parr both belong to Diageo. Both brands come from Scotland.
Which is stronger, Johnnie Walker Black Label or Old Parr 12 Anos?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Johnnie Walker Black Label and Old Parr 12 Anos made by the same company?
Yes. Different brands, same owner: Johnnie Walker and Old Parr both belong to Diageo.
Which is sweeter, Johnnie Walker Black Label or Old Parr 12 Anos?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3 and 2.5, out of 10).
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