The Balvenie 40 Year Old vs Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Hanyu
£6999
| The Balvenie 40 Year Old | Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Hanyu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 58.6% |
| Age | 40 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7225 | £6999 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades is better value at £6999 vs £7225.
For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7225 vs £6999)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£6999 vs £7225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy The?
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades