Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
William Grant
★ 4.33
£299
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
| Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | William Grant | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Other Scotch | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Who should buy Hazelwood?
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old 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
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