Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryArranJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%43.8%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368)

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 £399.

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

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Arran?

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368) 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

Both taste of

VanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Arran Malt & Music Festival 2017 - 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 368)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedOld Wood

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