Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh WhiskyGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryKaruizawaGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%40.6%
Age35 yr50 yr
Price£7999£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky is better value at £7999 vs £9883.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£7999 vs £9882.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 35 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£9882.5 vs £7999)

Who should buy Karuizawa?

Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6183) - Noh Whisky

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