Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Clynelish
£3250
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £3250 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £3250.
For beginners: Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£3250 vs £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £3250)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland 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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old 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 Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old