Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

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

Balvenie 30 Year OldYamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV44.2%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£3192.95£5000
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value2/100

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £5000.

For beginners: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5000 vs £3192.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Balvenie 30 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Cask Collection 2022 / Set of 4 Bottles Japanese Whisky

ToastedVanillaCitric

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