Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldIchiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkIchiro's
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2200
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky is better value at £2200 vs £2995.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2200)

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2200 vs £2995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Ichiro's Malt & Grain / Japanese Blended Whisky 2019 Japanese Whisky

CitricFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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