The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th AnniversaryYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryThe MacallanYoichi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.4%52%
Age10 yr20 yr
Price£3500£2500
Rating4.33/5

The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary

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 £3500.

For beginners: The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£3500 vs £2500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £3500)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary 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.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only The Macallan 10 Year Old - Whisky Magazine 10th Anniversary

VanillaHoney

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried Fruit

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