Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel vs Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Caroni
£1500
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Karuizawa
★ 4.67
£1500
| Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel | Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caroni | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £1500 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Quick verdict
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55% is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55% is better value at £1500 vs £1500.
For beginners: Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Caroni?
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel 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 Spirit of Asama 55% 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
Only Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
Only Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%