Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Glenkinchie
£299

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
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).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
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 £299)
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal