Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Shinshu
£165
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£230
| Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) | WhistlePig 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 58.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £165.26 | £229.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) is better value at £165 vs £230.
For beginners: WhistlePig 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Pros
- +More affordable (£165.26 vs £229.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.99 vs £165.26)
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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