Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£400
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series
Shizuoka
£375
| Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Shizuoka |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 50% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399.95 | £375 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series
Quick verdict
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series is better value at £375 vs £400.
For beginners: Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £375)
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£375 vs £399.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Fiona?
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Shizuoka?
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-324) - World Symphony Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
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