Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky vs Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese WhiskyDumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryFuji GotembaDumbarton
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%62.1%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£71.9£102.46
Rating5.00/5

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £72 vs £102.

For beginners: Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.9 vs £102.46)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.46 vs £71.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fuji?

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky 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 Dumbarton?

Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Dumbarton 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 211903) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Old WoodNutty

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