Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Aultmore
★ 3.00
£350
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £350)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s 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
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