Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune FinishJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryGlenmorangieJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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