Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£350
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.1% | 43.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Quick verdict
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Only Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal