Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryInvergordonJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV43.7%43.8%
Age50 yrNAS
Price£445.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is better value at £399 vs £446.

For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£445.95 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £445.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

HoneyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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