Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation CollectionYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreYoichi
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%52%
Age20 yr20 yr
Price£2499.95£2500
Rating4.33/5

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value2/100

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection is better value at £2500 vs £2500.

For beginners: Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£2499.95 vs £2500)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£2500 vs £2499.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Dalmore 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 27) - Constellation Collection

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaOld Wood

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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