Yamazaki 1984 vs Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

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

Yamazaki 1984Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)
DistilleryYamazakiAmrut
Region
CountryJapanIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%55%
AgeNASNAS
Price£899.95£680.36
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

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

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) is better value at £680 vs £900.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £680.36)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£680.36 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Amrut?

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) 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

Sherried

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodVanillaToastedNutty

Only Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokeyMalt ExtractOilyDried Fruit

Where to buy

Yamazaki 1984

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

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