Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation vs Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Shizuoka
£599
| Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Shizuoka |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £595 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £599.
For beginners: Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£595 vs £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 vs £595)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Shizuoka?
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series 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
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