Chichibu London Edition 2022 vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Chichibu London Edition 2022Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryIchiroJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%43.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Chichibu London Edition 2022

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).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is better value at £399 vs £399.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2022 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedVanilla

Only Chichibu London Edition 2022

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Dried FruitOld WoodToasted

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