Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New YearJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryCourvoisierJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£295£399
Rating5.00/5

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year

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).

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year is better value at £295 vs £399.

For beginners: Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£295 vs £399)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £295)

Who should buy Courvoisier?

Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year

Honey

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried Fruit

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