Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Aultmore
£450
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Aultmore |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.8% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 38 yr |
| Price | £399 | £449.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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 £450.
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 affordable (£399 vs £449.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£449.95 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal