Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£106

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Fuji Gotemba
★ 5.00
£72
| Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Fuji Gotemba |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.16 | £71.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £72 vs £106.
For beginners: Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£106.16 vs £71.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.9 vs £106.16)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13724) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Fuji?
Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky 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
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