Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £245.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199 vs £244.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£244.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990