Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryDalmoreJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43.8%43.8%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£575£399
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

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 £575.

For beginners: Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£575 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 £575)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

ChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaOld WoodToasted

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