Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland WhiskyYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishYoichi
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£2750£2500
Rating4.33/5

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

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 £2750.

For beginners: Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £2750)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Both taste of

Oily

Only Clynelish 1972 / 24 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

LeatheryKippery

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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