Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour vs Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour
Hanyu
★ 5.00
£4999
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£4995
| Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour | Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 41.2% |
| Age | NAS | 29 yr |
| Price | £4999 | £4995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £4999.
For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£4999 vs £4995)
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4995 vs £4999)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker - Colour
Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release