Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky vs Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£37500
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
| Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky | Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.7% |
| Age | NAS | 48 yr |
| Price | £37500 | £27995.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.62/5 |
Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Quick verdict
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is rated higher (4.62 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is better value at £27996 vs £37500.
For beginners: Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£37500 vs £27995.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£27995.95 vs £37500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Black?
Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) 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
Only Black Bowmore 1964 / 42 Year Old / The Trilogy Islay Whisky
Only Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)