Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay WhiskyJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryCaol IlaJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£444£399
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky

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 £444.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£444 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £444)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Caol Ila 1990 / 35 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 28 Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalOilyGreen-House

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOld WoodToasted

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