Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£468
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40.2% | 43.8% |
| Age | 35 yr | NAS |
| Price | £467.83 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
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 £468.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£467.83 vs £399)
- −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 affordable (£399 vs £467.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18148) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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