Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky vs Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£40000
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
| Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask 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 | £40000 | £27995.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.62/5 |
Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask 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 £40000.
For beginners: Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£40000 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 £40000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 1965 / 52 Year Old / Sherry Cask 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
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