Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£399
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985
Glen Garioch
£295
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal | SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.8% | 52.9% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £399 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985 is better value at £295 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
- −More expensive (£399 vs £295)
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +More affordable (£295 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 19.38 19 Year Old 1985 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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