Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017
Charles Heidsieck
£525
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Charles Heidsieck |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 43.8% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £525 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017
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 £525.
For beginners: Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 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 £525)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£525 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 Charles?
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Only Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017