Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th EditionYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryKaruizawaYoichi
Region
CountryJapanJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.4%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£2999£2500
Rating4.33/5

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition

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

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value2/100

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £2999.

For beginners: Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£2999 vs £2500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £2999)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Karuizawa?

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 20 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Only Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 34th Edition

SherriedOld WoodTobaccoLeathery

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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