Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024 vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024Yoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryYamazakiYoichi
Region
CountryJapanJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£3906.25£2500
Rating4.33/5

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value2/100

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £3906.

For beginners: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3906.25 vs £2500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £3906.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Yoichi?

Yoichi 20 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt Extract

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