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 Hojicha
The Japanese
£29

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
| The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha | J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Japanese | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £28.95 | £39.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
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
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