Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
DistilleryMaster of MaltYoichi
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age40 yr20 yr
Price£286.95£244.95
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 is better value at £245 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £244.95)

Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990

Pros

  • +More affordable (£244.95 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Yoichi?

Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 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

Old WoodSherried

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990

TobaccoLeatheryNutty

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