Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£2000
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Yoichi |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 52% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £1999.95 | £2500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £2000 vs £2500.
For beginners: Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1999.95 vs £2500)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1999.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
Only Springbank 30 Year Old 1965 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old