Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's ChoiceJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryDalmoreJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.6%43.8%
Age27 yrNAS
Price£299.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice

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).

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £300 vs £399.

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — 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

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 252) - Mackillop's Choice

Chocolate

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaToasted

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