Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky vs Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese WhiskyAultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryFuji GotembaAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%57.3%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£71.9£108.95
Rating5.00/5

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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

Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £109.

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 £108.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108.95 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodCitric

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