Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
★ 4.25
£290
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Port Ellen |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.8% | 53.3% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £399 | £289.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £290 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £289.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£289.95 vs £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
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