Yamazaki 1984 vs Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter

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

Yamazaki 1984Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter
DistilleryYamazakiGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£899.95£1200
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1200.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedSherried

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodNutty

Only Glenfiddich 20 Year Old - Mr Porter

Dried FruitChocolate

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