Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldKanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
DistilleryTullibardineKanosuke
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£155£165
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £165.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £165)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£165 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Kanosuke?

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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