Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£383
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.4% | 43.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £382.64 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £383 vs £399.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£382.64 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£399 vs £382.64)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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