Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two vs Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two
Midleton
£45000
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
| Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two | Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.7% |
| Age | NAS | 48 yr |
| Price | £45000 | £27995.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.62/5 |
Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Quick verdict
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is rated higher (4.62 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is better value at £27996 vs £45000.
For beginners: Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£45000 vs £27995.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£27995.95 vs £45000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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