Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville EditionJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryChichibuJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.5%43.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£499£399
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition

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 £499.

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition 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

VanillaToasted

Only Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville Edition

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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