Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Karuizawa
£16995
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glenfiddich
★ 4.70
£22799
| Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) | Glenfiddich 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 46.1% |
| Age | 35 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £16995 | £22799 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is better value at £16995 vs £22799.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Pros
- +More affordable (£16995 vs £22799)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£22799 vs £16995)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old 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.
Tasting notes
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