Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Dundas
£469
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Age | 43 yr | NAS |
| Price | £469.42 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
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 £469.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£469.42 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 £469.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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
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