Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalAberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerAberlour
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%42.4%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£399£424.95
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

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 £425.

For beginners: Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £424.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£424.95 vs £399)
  • 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 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) 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 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)

Chocolate

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