Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalAberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerAberlour
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%47.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£399£379.95
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £380 vs £399.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 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 £379.95)

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£379.95 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaToasted

Only Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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