Yoichi 20 Year Old vs Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s
Croizet
£3750
| Yoichi 20 Year Old | Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yoichi | Croizet |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £2500 | £3750 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | — |
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £3750.
For beginners: Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 £3750)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£3750 vs £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Croizet?
Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old
Only Croizet 1894 Cognac / Reserve Royale / Fine Champagne / Bot.1960s