The world of whiskey is full of bottles that promise more than they deliver. Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... vs Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour: A Distillery Showdown belongs to the rarer category that simply lets the liquid speak.
When a single distillery produces multiple expressions, it raises an irresistible question: which one is actually better? Today we put Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... and Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour from ies head-to-head to find out which bottle delivers the most satisfying pour.
Both come from the same house, so they share a heritage of craftsmanship, but differences in age, mash bill, or finishing can create dramatically different drinking experiences. Let's dig in.
Specifications at a Glance
| Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... | Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | ies | ies |
| Type | American | American |
| Age | N/A | N/A |
| ABV | 50% ABV, mash bill: 100% heirloom Centennial wheat | N/A |
| Price | $80.00 | $25000.00 |
| Rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Nose
Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk...: The first impression is of a punchy spirit with fruity and vanilla notes. The aromatics leap from the glass upon pouring. As it opens up, this kid gets down the business. Theres a whiff of volatile acidity that transforms into red cherries and Sweet Tart candies. The nose is mostly savory, though, with notes of oatmeal cookies, melted butter, and toasted walnuts. This does show its age in comparison to the five-year, which had a more raw flour note. This ends with a touch of shoe polish and shucked corn.
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour: Heady and aromatic. Sweet cantaloupe, honey and honeycomb, banana, and dried mangos are accented by a spicy ginger sharpness, rich leather, and just a thread of gentle smoke. Its elegant and dimensional, the kind of aroma you just want to crawl into.
Both whiskeys present distinct aromatic profiles. The differences on the nose already hint at the divergent tasting experiences to come.
Palate
Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk...: The whiskey is more medium-bodied than viscous with a harsh astringency to its finish that keeps the palate clean. Its not sugary, but there is a sweetness to the taste. I pick up notes of sesame crackers, buttered toffee, creamed corn, and pecan clusters. Theres oodles of flavors and lots of complexity to enjoy without being cloying or overbearing. The finish is fairly long in length. I would hate to use this as a mixer with anything but a dash of water or ice, its simply too complex and delicious on its own.
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour: At first it comes off as extraordinarilyalmost shockinglydry, with none of that fruit from the aroma making an appearance on the palate. At first, I get ginger molasses cookie, oak, pepper, and dry spices that carry on through an extremely long and lean finish. The smoke is modest but somewhat heavy, like smoldering coals. As it sits, however, this whisky really changes in the glass, developing a voluptuous sweetness and body along with beautiful flavors of buttery malt, mango, sticky salted caramel, brioche, lemon peel, and candied ginger. Smoke hovers in the background, present but not at all overpowering.
On the palate, the character of each whiskey really comes to life. This is where personal preference plays the biggest role.
Finish
Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk...: Comments: Barrels were aged seven years and nine months on average in new American oak, 50% ABV, mash bill: 100% heirloom Centennial wheat, SRP $79.99/ 750ml bottle
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour: Comments: Blended Scotch whisky. 48 year age statement
The finish can make or break a whiskey. A long, satisfying finish keeps you coming back for another sip.
Value for Money
When it comes to value for money, Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... offers significantly more bang for your buck at $80.00 compared to Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour's $25000.00.
The significant price gap between these two makes value an especially important factor in this comparison.
The Verdict
This is a genuinely close call. Both Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... and Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour have their strengths, and picking a clear winner depends entirely on what you value most in a whiskey.
We'd recommend trying both if you can. Each has qualities that make it worth a pour.
Read the Full Reviews
- Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... – Full Review
- Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour – Full Review
Final Reflections
Laws Whiskey House 7 Year Centennial Straight Wheat Whisk... vs Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour: A Distillery Showdown is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.
