Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Yoichi 12 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalYoichi 12 Year Old
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerYoichi
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%45%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Yoichi 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value10/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Yoichi 12 Year Old 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 12 Year Old 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

Toasted

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOld Wood

Only Yoichi 12 Year Old

HoneyCooked FruitMalt ExtractSmokey

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