Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%) vs Yoichi Single Malt

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

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)Yoichi Single Malt
DistillerySpot WhiskeyYoichi
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV59.1%45%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£94.95£69.9
Rating4.40/54.79/5

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value46/100

Yoichi Single Malt

Smoke63/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value69/100

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi Single Malt is rated higher (4.79 vs 4.40).

Yoichi Single Malt is better value at £70 vs £95.

For beginners: Yoichi Single Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £69.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 4.8)

Yoichi Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£69.9 vs £94.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blue?

Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%) 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.

Who should buy Yoichi?

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

Tasting notes

Only Blue Spot 7 Year Old (59.1%)

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaOilyToasted

Only Yoichi Single Malt

SmokeyFresh FruitCoal-gasMalt Extract

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