Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryAberlourJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.9%43.8%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£379.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £380 vs £399.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£379.95 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £379.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryTobaccoNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaToasted

Where to buy

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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