Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky vs Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese WhiskyInchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFuji GotembaInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.6%
AgeNAS29 yr
Price£71.9£104.95
Rating5.00/5

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £72 vs £105.

For beginners: Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.9 vs £104.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.95 vs £71.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fuji?

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSandy

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