The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay WhiskyJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryLaphroaigJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£620£399
Rating5.00/5

The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers 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 £620.

For beginners: The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£620 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 £620)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers 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 The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOilyCooked Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOld WoodToasted

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