Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One vs Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Balvenie
★ 4.38
£19000
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki
£15000
| Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One | Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 45.9% | 40% |
| Age | 46 yr | NAS |
| Price | £19000 | £15000 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | — |
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Quick verdict
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One is rated higher (4.38 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is better value at £15000 vs £19000.
For beginners: Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.4/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£19000 vs £15000)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£15000 vs £19000)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Only Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky