Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two vs Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Midleton
£36000
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
| Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two | Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Japan |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 57.7% |
| Age | 46 yr | 48 yr |
| Price | £36000 | £27995.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.62/5 |
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Quick verdict
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is rated higher (4.62 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is better value at £27996 vs £36000.
For beginners: Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£36000 vs £27995.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£27995.95 vs £36000)
- +Longer maturation (48 vs 46 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two 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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) 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
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