Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal vs Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury RoyalYoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerYoichi
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£299
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

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

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) is better value at £299 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 £299)

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

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 Yoichi?

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

HoneyMalt Extract

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