Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series
Craigellachie
£3500
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 52% |
| Age | 39 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £3500 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series
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 £3500.
For beginners: Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£3500 vs £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
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 £3500)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series 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 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 Craigellachie 39 Year Old 1980 (cask 2037) - Exceptional Cask Series
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old