The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked HojichaJ.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryThe JapaneseJ.G Thomson & Co.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.95£39.9
Rating5.00/5

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha is better value at £29 vs £40.

For beginners: The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.95 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £28.95)

Who should buy The?

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Hay-like

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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