Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José EditionJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerJohnnie Walker
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£499£399
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition

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).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is better value at £399 vs £499.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £399)
  • 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 affordable (£399 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink San José Edition

SmokeyHoneyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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