Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryClynelishJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.7%43.8%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£412.57£399
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

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 £413.

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£412.57 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 £412.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

ToastedOld Wood

Only Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

LeatherySmokeyOily

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

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