Yoichi 12 Year Old vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.00
£399
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Yoichi 12 Year Old | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yoichi | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £399 | £395 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £399.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£395 vs £399)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi 12 Year Old 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Yoichi 12 Year Old
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)