Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalMortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMortlach
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%48.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£399£432.17
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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 £432.

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 affordable (£399 vs £432.17)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£432.17 vs £399)
  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

Vanilla

Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Chocolate

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