Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland WhiskyYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishYoichi
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£2500£2500
Rating4.33/5

Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value2/100

Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £2500.

For beginners: Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Yoichi?

Yoichi 20 Year Old 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

Only Clynelish 1972 / 38 Year Old / Single Malts of Scotland Highland Whisky

Old WoodLeatheryFresh FruitSherried

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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