Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Balblair
£599
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Balblair |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.8% | 42.8% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £399 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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 £599.
For beginners: Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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 £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 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 Balblair?
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Only Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange