The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryShizuoka
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£95£150
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £150.

For beginners: Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Shizuoka?

Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToastedHoney

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

VegetativeYeasty

Only Shizuoka Contact S Single Malt / 3 Year Old Single Whisky

VanillaMalt Extract

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