Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland WhiskyYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreYoichi
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£2000£2500
Rating4.33/5

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky is better value at £2000 vs £2500.

For beginners: Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2000 vs £2500)

Cons

  • 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 £2000)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram 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 Dalmore 30 Year Old / Stillman's Dram Highland Whisky

SherriedHoneyChocolateNuttyOld Wood

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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