Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalLagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerLagavulin
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43.8%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky is better value at £399 vs £399.

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

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

VanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition / Bot.2012 Islay Whisky

SmokeyChocolate

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