Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns
Royal Salute
★ 5.00
£599
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Royal Salute |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43.8% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £399 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is better value at £399 vs £599.
For beginners: Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£399 vs £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 vs £399)
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 Royal?
Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Only Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns