Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalLongrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerLongrow
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43.8%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£295
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is better value at £295 vs £399.

For beginners: Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £295)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£295 vs £399)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

LeatheryHoneySmokeyTobacco

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