Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalMalts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMurray McDavid
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43.8%41.1%
AgeNAS34 yr
Price£399£356.47
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £356 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £356.47)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£356.47 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Malts?

Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaToasted

Only Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokeyChocolate

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