Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky vs Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese WhiskyBraeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFuji GotembaBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£71.9£106.16
Rating5.00/5

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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

Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £106.

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 £106.16)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£106.16 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 Braeval?

Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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