Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£109
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Fuji Gotemba
★ 5.00
£72
| Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Fuji Gotemba |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £108.95 | £71.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £72 vs £109.
For beginners: Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.95 vs £71.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.9 vs £108.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 4679) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Fuji?
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky 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
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